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McCABE, Frances Taylor
SWAN QUARTER - The sudden "homegoing" of Frances Taylor McCABE at age 56, has caused a great sadness. She knew the meaning of friendship and never counted the cost of loyalty. There are many in these surroundings who weep today for they have lost "The Best Friend They Ever Had". The Christian influence of the Taylor home was encouragement for her to join Saint John Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) at an early age. She served faithfully in St. John Church as Secretary. She was employed with the Hyde County School System for twenty years and recently received her honorary emblem. Frances was united in Holy Matrimony to William Henry McCabe, Sr. who preceded her in death. On Wednesday, August 16, 2000 God reclaimed his own as our beloved Frances Taylor McCabe quietly and peacefully answered the Master's call to a place of peace and rest. Forever cherishing her memories are four daughters: Alma McCabe Beckwith (Jeffrey), Engelhard, NC, Marlene McCabe, Plymouth, NC, Linda McCabe of the home and Elsie McCabe, Greensboro, NC; two sons: Jerry Taylor of Hawaii and William McCabe Jr. of Mt. Olive, NC; nine grandchildren: Jerry Jr., Jamel, Lykari, Porcia, Briana, William III, Jasmine, Cherelle and Melanie, all of which she held dear to her heart; her mother, Laura H. Taylor, Belhaven, NC, three sisters: Sophia T. Bailey (Robert) Washington, NC, Laura E. Taylor, Englewood, NJ, and Agnes T. Henry, Scottsdale, AZ; three brothers: F. Randolph Taylor (Virginia), Timothy M. Taylor (Mary), all of Belhaven, NC and Edward M. Taylor of Washington, NC; three aunts: Ora Taylor, Maryland, Elsie Burrus, all of Washington, NC and Wilma Jones of Virginia; one uncle, Elder Calvin M. Hooker (Mae) of Baltimore, MD; three aunts-in-law: Goldie Hooker, Plymouth NC, Alice Slade and Judy Ebron (Elbert), of Swan Quarter, NC; eight sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Homegoing Celebration was held on August 16, 2000 at Mattamuskeet School Gym, officiating Elder Andrew Boomer, Jr. and presiding minister, Anthony Roper. Interment was in the New Kingfield Cemetery, Ponzer Community, Belhaven NC. Service of Comfort entrusted to Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, 312 West Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive Washington, NC. (Washington Daily News - Saturday, August 19, 2000) [Kindly submitted by her children.]
McCABE, Rajohnte A.
ENGELHARD - Rajohnte Aali McCABE, 12, of Engelhard, died Tuesday, June 12 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. He was born October 6, 1994 in Pitt County. McCabe was a student at Mattamuskeet Middle School. He was predeceased by his father Billy McCabe. Survivors include his mother Beverly Spencer; aunt Lula Spencer; and cousins, Destiny Spruill, Gianta Spruill and Jovire Spencer, all of the home. Visitation is Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia. Funeral services will be held Sunday June 17 at 2 p.m. at the Mattamuskeet Middle School in Swan Quarter with the Rev. Scott Sukeforth officiating. Burial will follow in Fairfield Community Cemetery in Fairfield. Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia is assisting the McCabe family. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, June 17, 2007; pg. 10A)
McCAFFITY, Ida Midgette
VANCEBORO - Ida Midgette McCaffity died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Carolina East Medical Center. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 3 pm in the Juniper Chapel Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Mike Scott. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McCaffity was born in Hyde County, but had been a resident of the Vanceboro Community of Craven County for more than 70 years. She provided seamstress work out of her home for more than 40 years and was a member of Juniper Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. McCaffity had a special love for cooking for her family. Mrs. McCaffity was preceded in death by a son, Bud McCaffity; a sister, and two brothers. Surviving are her: daughter, Virginia Lilly and husband, John, of Vanceboro; sister, Edith Lilly and husband, Sammy, of Vanceboro; grandchildren, Marshall Lilly and wife, Sherry, and Don Lilly and wife, Martha, all of Vanceboro; David McCaffity of New Bern; and Deondra Lilley and husband, Timmy, of Simpson; 5 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. (Wilkerson Funeral Home)
McCARTHY, (no first name)
Mr. McCARTHY (no first name given), the genial Irishman, drowned at Makleyville in Hyde County on Thursday last. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, August 2, 1894; pg. 3; column 2) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
McCARTY, Margaret Carawan
PORTSMOUTH - Margaret Carawan McCARTY, 76, of the 900 block of Suburban Parkway died Jan 24, 1996 in a Portsmouth hospital. She was a native of Swanquarter (sic), N.C. She was a retired clerk for Tom Thumb Cleaners. Survivors include a son, Woody I. Holton of Acworth, Ga. and two grandchildren, Kerry and Vincent Holton. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 pm Thursday in Olive Branch Cemetery by the Rev. Gene Primm. The family will be at the Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel , from 7 to 8 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot - January 24, 1996) [Contributed by Claud W. Carawan, Jr. who states that Margaret Carawan McCarty was the daughter of George W. Carawan, III and Margaret Edward Harris]
McCLEESE, Ardis Spencer
NORFOLK - Ardis Spencer McCLEESE of the 1200 block of Lead St. died Oct. 19, 1998, in his home. A native of Hyde County, N.C., Mr. McCleese is survived by his brother, John McCleese Sr. of Columbia, N.C.; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Columbia, by the Rev. Casville Bowor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A family wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Fitchett Funeral Home Chapel. The family will be at 1724 Berkley Ave., Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, October 23, 1998; pg. 8B)
McCLAUD, Annie Adams
McCLAUD, Henry Lee
Sept. 12, 1949 - Sept. 23, 2023 --- Mr. Henry Lee McClaud age 74 of Greenville, NC died Saturday September 23, 2023. Funeral service will be held Sunday October 8, 2023 2:00pm at St. Lydia Missionary Baptist Church in Swan Quarter, NC. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery in Swan Quarter, NC. Mr. McClaud was a member of St. Lydia Missionary Baptist Church in Swan Quarter, NC. He is survived by his wife, Lillie McClaud of the home; one daughter, Jacquelyn McClaud of High Point, NC; two sisters, Mary Virginia McCullor and Juanita Mae McClaud-Midgette both of Roosevelt, NY; A host of other relatives and friends. Viewing with masonic rights will be held Thursday October 5, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, NC. (Don Brown Funeral Home)
McCLAUD / McCLOUD, James B.
Washington Gazette - Thursday, February 28, 1884; pg. 3
From Hyde County - Mr. McCLAUD died and was buried at St. George's on the 19th. Services conducted by Rev. Mr. Thorp, assisted by Rev. M. Barber. Attendance was large, 125 persons or more. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, February 28, 1884; pg. 3; column 5) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III] In Memory Of states James Custus McClaud, Jr. was born November 25, 1867 and died February 17, 1884. His parents are listed as James Custus McClaud, Sr. and Mary Jane Swindell.
McCONVILLE. Louise Cuthrell
Louise Cuthrell McConville, 58, of 41385 US Highway 264, the Ponzer Community died Thursday January 2, 2014 at home. Born in Tyrrell County on January 31, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Ida Cahoon Cuthrell. She was married to Kenneth E. McConville who survives. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, mother in-law, sister and friend, she will be truly missed. In addition to her husband, surviving are two sons Kenneth E. McConville, Jr. and wife Stacy of Washington, Michael R. McConville of Pantego; four sisters, Ann C. Lewis of Engelhard, Jackie C. Sawyer of Gum Neck, Marie C. Sawyer of Kilkenney and Zoradia Cuthrell of Scranton; two brothers, James Cuthrell of Creswell and Albert Cuthrell of Ponzer; three grandchildren Cassidy McConville, Neal Gibbs and Cody Gibbs. She was preceded in death by a brother Jerry Cuthrell and a brother in-law James D. McConville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 7, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Service)
McCOY, Dora Elaine Gibbs
PORTSMOUTH, VA. - Dora Elaine Gibbs McCOY, 80, of the 1000 block of Martin Ave., peacefully followed her Lord home Jan. 3, 2006. Born in Fairfield, N.C., Feb. 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Olian Gibbs and the late Susan Baum Gibbs. Two sisters also predeceased her, Claudia M. Toonk and Alethia Pauline Gibbs. She joins the love of her life of 56 years, her husband, the late Carl Arlington McCoy. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and Trinity Sunday School Class. She leaves behind four daughters, Marian M. Carmack and husband F. Michael of Portsmouth, Brenda M. Frank and husband William C. of Windsor, Va., Debra M. Peterson and husband Edward R. of Portsmouth and Cynthia M. Elliott and husband Richard H. of Virginia Beach; 11 grandchildren, W. Gary Frank and wife Kathleen M. of Stafford, Va., Elizabeth B. Marley and husband David C. of Portsmouth, Charles E. Frank of Sandston, Va., Juanita M. Hall and husband William T. III of Yorktown, R. Jason Elliott of Virginia Beach, Jessica P. Hardie and husband Charles L. of Portsmouth, Susan A. Frank of Shelby, N.C., Whitney H. Elliott of Virginia Beach, Shelley E. Peterson, Alison M. Carmack and Joyce K. Peterson, all of Portsmouth; and three great-grandsons, Carl Ethan and Lucas J. Hardie and Jake R. Marley, all of Portsmouth. She is also survived by a brother, gospel singer, Samuel L. "Buddy" Gibbs; and two sisters, Martha G. Forehand and Sarah G. Curling, all of Chesapeake. The Rev. Gene V. Primm will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank all who kept Dora in their prayers. Your friendship, love and support for her are greatly appreciated. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, January 8, 2006; pg. 12A)
McCOY, James Henry
FAIRFIELD - James Henry McCOY, 68, died March 8 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Mr. McCoy was born in Tyrrell County and was the son of Easter A. McCoy of Columbia and the late Henry McCoy. He was a member of Piney Grove Disciples Church in Columbia and was a logger. Besides his mother surviving are his wife, Clara W. McCoy of Fairfield; sons: Garriett McCoy and Harry McCoy, both of Engelhard, Felton Basnight of Edenton, Kenneth McCoy of Engelhard and Dana McCoy of Greensboro; daughters: Darlene O'Neal of Swan Quarter, Ellen Rudd of Greensboro, Debbie McCoy of Raleigh, Cyndi O'Neal of Greensboro and Vickie Borrus of Pleasant Garden, N.J.; one brother, John McCoy of Columbia; sisters: Betty Murray of Columbia and Janie Carey of Washington; 28 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 in Piney Grove Disciples Church with the Rev. Willie Werts officiating. Burial was in Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, March 16, 2003; pg. 14A)
Margaret Rowena Baynor McCroskey
Our beloved wife and mother, Margaret “Margie” Rowena McCroskey, died peacefully in her sleep at home in Bristol, Virginia, on September 4, 2022, at the age of 85. She was born in Pantego, North Carolina, on December 5, 1936, to the late William
Roswell Baynor and Dora Lee Baynor. Margie was a woman of gentle spirit, kind to a fault, who will be deeply missed. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Bobby Ray McCroskey; two children, Kevin McCroskey and his wife, Susannah, of Bristol and Heather Hayes and her husband, Aaron, of Greenville, N.C.; grandchildren Emily, Glenn, Ian, Mary, Connor, Kyle and Pierce McCroskey and Ashley Hayes; sisters Jean Basnight and Judy Cooper; along with many adored nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by sisters Marie Stallings and Maxine Riddick. As a youth, Margie was a dependable A student and basketball player in Swan Quarter, N.C. In her more active adult years, she was an avid golfer and tennis player. Margie lived in numerous places, including Pantego, Scranton and other towns in eastern N.C., and as a young adult in Norfolk, Virginia, where she worked as secretary for an architecture firm for several years. As a Navy wife, she then lived in San Diego, California; Norfolk, Virginia, Brunswick, Maine; Rota, Spain; Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico; and Hampton, Virginia; before finally settling in Bristol, Tennessee. While in Bristol, she served as secretary at First Christian Church during the tenures of the Rev. John Thrasher and the Rev. Herb Peak. As a parent, Margie was always deeply involved in the life of her family, serving as P.T.A. president and reliably one of every band director and coach’s favorite and most dependable boosters and parent-chaperones, faithfully attending every game, concert and road trip. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at First Christian Church, Bristol, Virginia, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., followed immediately by a time of visitation. Honorary pallbearers are the Rev. John Thrasher, the Rev. Herb Peak, Richard Allison, Richard Chambers and Bob Hand. (Oakley-Cook Funeral Home)
McCUE, Sherri Denise Selby
Mrs. Sherri Denise Selby McCue, age 40, a resident of 35363 US Hwy 264 East, Engelhard, NC died Thursday September 2, 2010 at her home. A funeral service will be held 1:30 PM Monday September 6, 2010 at the Engelhard Christian Church officiated by Pastor Scott Sukeforth. Members of the Engelhard Volunteer Fire Department will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. McCue was born in Beaufort County on July 16, 1970 daughter of the late Sherwood Jones Selby and the late Lessie Veraldine Lanier Selby. She was a 1988 graduate of Mattamuskeet High School and earned two degrees from Beaufort County Community College in accounting and business administration. Mrs. Sherri married William Joseph “Bill” McCue, Jr. on October 20, 2007 who survives. She was co owner/operator of Selby’s Pool Room, a member of Engelhard Volunteer Fire Department, a member of Engelhard Christian Church and a former employee of Hyde County EMS. Surviving along with her husband Bill of the home is a sister: Viola S. Williams and her husband Odell of Swan Quarter; a nephew, Tyler and a niece, Mary Grace. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until the funeral hour Monday at the church and at other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the McCue family. (Paul Funeral Home)
McCULLER, Froza
Mr. Froza McCULLER, 85, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center, and formerly of 180 St. Lydia Road, Swan Quarter, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at Cross Creek. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Lydia Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. McCuller was born in Hyde County on Jan. 28, 1922. He was the son of the late Arthur and Allie B. McCuller. He attended the Hyde County schools. He was an Army veteran serving during World War II. He was married to Mary Virginia M. McCuller, who survives. He was a member of St. Lydia Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Lula B. Peterson of Swan Quarter, and Mary L. Barber of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary McCuller and Golona McCuller and one son, James A. McCuller. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News - Saturday, September 7, 2007)
McCULLOR, Gene Auther
Gene Auther McCULLOR 71, of Swan Quarter NC entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2024. He was born August 10, 1952. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, March 30, 2024, at O. A. Peay School Gymnasium. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Donnell Farm Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to Paradise Funeral Home Inc. (Paradise Funeral Home)
McCULLOR, Sharon Lane
Ms. Sharon Lane McCULLOR, 37, of Quarter Road in Swan Quarter, died Friday, April 4, 2003, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Old Richmond Missionary Baptist Church, Swan Quarter, with pastor Reginald Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Swan Quarter. Ms. McCullor was born in Hyde County on March 4, 1966. She was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Martha McCloud McCullor. She graduated from the Hyde County schools in 1984. She was a member of Old Richmond Missionary Baptist Church, Swan Quarter. Survivors include two sons, Tashane McCullor and Jaylon McCullor, both of the home; four sisters, Pearl McCabe, Alla Harris, Sudie O'Neal and Rachel McCullor, all of Swan Quarter; and seven brothers, Johnnie McCullor of Atlanta, Ga., Joseph McCullor of Belhaven, and Eddie McCullor, Gene McCullor, Kerry McCullor, Ricky McCullor and Danny McCullor, all of Swan Quarter. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Jane McCabe and Judy Richardson. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home in Washington. (Washington Daily News - Thursday, April 10, 2003)
McDANIEL, Bertha L.
SWAN QUARTER - Bertha L. McDANIEL of the 2300 block of Vincent Ave., died May 19, 1991, in her home. Mrs. McDaniel, a native of Swan Quarter, N.C., was a member of Second Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond McDaniel; a daughter, Brenda J. Holloway of Norfolk; four sisters: Gertrude Kenlew of Washington, N.C., Henrietta Newton, Marjorie Tilley and Willie Mae Collins, all of Norfolk; four brothers: Johnnie Holloway of Swan Quarter, Richard Holloway, Samuel Holloway and Clifton Holloway, all of Norfolk; and 2 grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at noon Wednesday in Second Calvary Baptist Church by the Rev. Geoffrey Guns. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Twilight Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the residence. (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, May 21, 1991; pg. 2D)
McDANIEL, Rachel Mooney
SUNBURY - Rachel Mooney McDANIEL, 88, of U.S. Hwy 158 E., died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City. Mrs. McDaniel was born in Hyde County, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Israel W. and Ellen Berry Mooney. A homemaker, she was a member of Damascus Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph McDaniel and her son, Jerry Cuthrell. Surviving are her daughter, Camilla Bunch and husband Earl of Dinwiddie, Va.; her sister, Ruth Midgette of Washington, N.C.; three grandchildren, Connie Cuthrell, David Bunch, and Steven Bunch; and four great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Taylor, Tristen and Cole Bunch. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Damascus Christian Church by the Rev. Forrest Guthrie. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home, Gatesville, and all other times at the residence. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gatesville. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, September 20, 2005; pg. 12A)
McELREATH, Pat
Pat McElreath, age 82, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Born on January 29, 1940, in Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Ida Mae Ballance. Mrs. McElreath retired from La Quinta Inns and Suites where she worked in housekeeping. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her friends from the Senior Center and Cedar Grove Church Group. She also enjoyed working with the Food Bank in Pelzer, South Carolina. Mrs. Elreath was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Simpsonville, South Carolina before moving her membership to Camp Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack McElreath; brother, Bob Buntin; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Buntin. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Ken Buntin (Patty) of Loganville and Tom Buntin of Athens, Al; grandchildren & spouse’s, Kyle Buntin (Ariana) and Billy Buntin (Katie); great grandchildren, Gavin Warren, Leah, Ellie and Christian Buntin; brother, Jessie Buntin of Cornelia; sister, Judy Cowart of Cornelia; best friend, Mary Greene of Pelzer, South Carolina; and senior center friends, Eleanor Irvin and Tony Rider. Memorial services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Camp Creek Baptist Church with Pastor James Lyons officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
McGEE, Mary Jane Gibbs
Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
McGEE, Mary-Louise Swindell
Mary-Louise Swindell McGee, age 93, died peacefully on September 8 at Cypress Glen. She was born at the Swindell home place in Hyde County on November 27, 1921. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Atkinson and J. Harry Swindell; her husband, Major Henry J. McGee who died in 1983 and is buried in Fort Barancas National Cemetery, Penscola, Florida; her brothers and their wives, John Harold (Janie) and Russell Atkinson (Martha); and her brother-in-law, Rowell Lane. She is survived by her beloved son, Hal Swindell McGee; foster sister, Hazel Lane; granddaughter, Karen and husband Rob Davis; great-grandchildren Katelyn and Kyle; devoted nieces and nephews and their spouses; children and grandchildren. In 1942 she married Henry J. McGee (Hal) and became a US Army Officer’s wife for the next 30 years. This life led them to travel throughout the country. Their last station was Fort Richardson, Alaska where they witnessed Alaska becoming a state. Mary-Louise was educated at Swan Quarter High School and Woman’s College (UNCG). She pursued educational opportunities by enrolling in studies at the University of Hawaii, traveling with the Elderhosel program, and participating in literary studies of Europe. She retired after 10 years as a secretary from Mattamuskeet School. She was a loyal member of Soule United Methodist Church where she served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, Treasurer, and also a member of the Charge Trustees. Mary-Louise was also active in Ladies Aide, a past president of United Methodist Women, Past Worthy Grand Matron of the Eastern Star (Hyde Chapter #213), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the NC Retired School Personnel. A memorial service will be held in the Brown Auditorium at Cypress Glen, 100 Hickory Street, Greenville, NC at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 10. There will be a reception afterwards in The Four Seasons Room. Final respects may be paid at Soule United Methodist Church in Hyde County at 12:45 on Friday, September 11, prior to the graveside service at 2:00 at Soule Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church afterwards. Memorials may be made to Soule UMC, 809 Main Street, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 or to a charity of one’s choice. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, September 9, 2015)McGOWAN, SR., David Foy
CHAPEL HILL - David Foy McGOWAN, SR., 72, of Chapel Hill died Saturday at Hillhaven Convalescent Center after an extended illness. Born in Swan Quarter, he attended Weaver College, and was a graduate of the UNC School of Pharmacy. He served in World War II as a captain in the Marine Corps. He was a sales representative for the Eli Lilly Company for 33 years. He retired in 1979. The funeral will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. at University Methodist Church by the Rev. Bill Gattis. Burial will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Swan Quarter [Soule] cemetery. He is survived by his wife Betty McGowan; four daughters: Ann Abarno of Durham, Emily Birgel of Cary, Beth Lineberger of Winston-Salem, and Meg McGowan of Chapel Hill; two sons: David F. McGowan, Jr. of Wilmington and Bill McGowan of Shallotte; and 2 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the David F. McGowan Loan Fund at the N.C. Institute of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill. (The Chapel Hill Newspaper, Sunday, March 8, 1987)
McGOWAN, Henry Lawrence
SWAN QUARTER - Funeral services for H. L. McGOWAN [Henry Lawrence McGowan, son of William & Rebecca Davis McGowan], one of the oldest citizens of Hyde County and former superintendent of public instruction and teacher in the schools of the county, will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at Sould [Soule] Methodist Church. The Rev. R.Z. Newton of Swan Quarter will conduct the services. Burial will be in Sould [sic] Cemetery. Mr. McGowan was 85 years old. He was born, reared and spent all of his life in Hyde County and lived near Swan Quarter. In recent years before his health failed, he had been engaged in farming. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was well known in this section. He died Wednesday night after an illness of three years (at his Hyde County home). Death was caused by angina and the infirmities of age. Surviving are his wife, who before marriage was Miss Effie Stotesbury of Hyde, and the following children: W.T. [William Tilman] McGowan of Timmonsville, S.C., J. [John] Herbert McGowan, Mrs. U.B. [Margaret Rebecca] Fisher, Mrs. Viola Cahoon of Swan Quarter and Mrs. Curtis [Beulah Dell] Crossman of Macon. [The name "Effie" is in error here. Her name was Gildeppie "Deppie" Dell Stotesbury.] (News & Observer, Raleigh - Friday, July 14, 1938)
McGOWAN, SR., James Alton
SALISBURY - James Alton McGOWAN, SR., 59, of 218 Mitchell Avenue, Salisbury, died this morning at 6:45 at the Rowan Memorial Hospital. He had been in declining health for five years but death was unexpected. A native of Swan Quarter, he was born November 17, 1908, son of the late Dorman Steele and Florida Helen Jarvis McGowan. He was an agent for Charlotte Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and was owner of the Towne House Coffee Shop. He belonged to the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Hooper McGowan, whom he married in 1938; three sons: James Alton McGowan, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, John Burney McGowan, a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Dorman Jarvis McGowan, a student at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson; two daughters: Linda Sue (Mrs. James A.) McQueen of Chapel Hill and Mary Katheryn McGowan of the home; one brother, David Foy McGowan, Sr. of Chapel Hill; two sisters: Mildred Letha (Mrs. B. M.) Weston of Asheboro and Miss Metta Jarvis McGowan of Wilmington; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sommersett Memorial Chapel by Dr. Ralph Taylor, pastor of the First United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. at Soule Methodist Church Cemetery at Swan Quarter. The body will remain at the Sommersett Funeral Home until the funeral hour. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 until 9 o'clock tonight. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the scholarship fund of the First United Methodist Church. (The Salisbury Evening Post - Friday, Oct. 25, 1968)
John Burney McGowan, 68, of Laurinburg died Friday, Sept. 18. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter. He is survived by two sisters, Linda McQueen and husband Jim of Laurinburg and Kathy Mason and husband Greg of Salisbury; and a brother, James A. McGowan and wife Daisy of Garden City, S.C. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dorman J. McGowan. Born Feb. 12, 1941 in Swan Quarter, he was a son of the late James Alton and Mary Hooper McGowan. John graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in History and served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during the Vietnam conflict. Afterwards, he worked for many years as a painter. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium is serving the family. (Laurinburg Exchange - Monday, September 21, 2009) McGOWAN, John Burney
LAURINBURG - John Burney McGowan, 68, died Friday, September 18. Born Feb. 12, 1941 in Swan Quarter, he wad the son of the late James Alton and Mary Hooper McGowan. John graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in history and served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during the Vietnam conflict. Afterwards, he worked for many years as a painter. He also served as co-host of the Hyde County Historical and Genealogical Society web site for several years and was active in that organization's work. Surviving are two sisters: Linda McQueen and husband Jim of Laurinburg and Kathy Mason and husband Greg of Salisbury; a brother, James A. McGowan and wife Daisy of Garden City, S.C. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dorman J. McGowan. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter. Rev. Jerald Craddock will officiate. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, September 22, 2009; pg. 6A)
McGOWAN, J.J. [John Jordan]
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McGOWAN, Metta Jarvis
CHAPEL HILL - Metta Jarvis McGOWAN, 86, of Chapel Hill, formerly of Wilmington, N.C., died Friday, Jan. 20, [1989] at Durham County General Hospital after a period of declining health. Miss McGowan was a graduate of East Carolina Teachers College and taught in public schools in Wilmington, N.C. from 1927 until her retirement in 1964. There will be a graveside service, Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter. Steve Bryan will conduct the service. Arrangements are being made by Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. (The Chapel Hill Newspaper, Saturday - Jan. 21, 1989)
McGOWEN, Mr. _______
Died, a Mr. ______ McGOWEN of Hyde County, was on Tuesday night last frozen to death, about 7 miles below this town [Washington, N.C.]. He was an aged poor man, and at the time in a state of intoxication. (American Recorder - Friday, December 6, 1822; pg. 2; column 2) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
McGOWANS [sic], Sarah Dunbar
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McGRATH, Rachel Baum Dudley Marshall
NEBRASKA - Rachel Baum Dudley Marshall McGRATH, 82, of Charles Drive in Kinston, and formerly of the Nebraska community of Hyde County, died Saturday, April 20, at Lenoir County Memorial Hospital. Born in Hyde County on February 25, 1914, she was the daughter of the late William Jacob and Farrow Mae Smith Baum. She was a member of Watson's Chapel United Methodist Church and was long active in the United Methodist Women's Work. She was also a member of the Nebraska Home Demonstration Club. Mrs. McGrath was first married to William Swindell Dudley, Jr. who died in June 1961. She later married William Guy Marshall who died in September 1968, and was last married to Hammond William McGrath, who died in August 1974. Surviving are a son, William S. Dudley, III of Climax; three daughters: Larue D. Cunningham of West Columbia, S.C., Mary D. Cederdahl of LaMesa, California, and Ann D. Grant of Kinston; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Monday at Watson's Chapel United Methodist Church in the Nebraska community. The Rev. L.R. Sparrow and the Rev. Edith Dudley Jenkins officiated. Private burial services followed in Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, April 23, 1996; pg. 10A)
McHORNEY, Maggie Belle Jennette
VIRGINIA BEACH - Maggie Belle Jennette McHORNEY, 84, died May 13 at Virginia Beach Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va. Mrs. McHorney was born in Hyde County, the daughter of the late Jeremiah M. and Virginia Dare Alcox Jennette, and the widow of Samuel E. McHorney. She was a retired seamstress with the Suskin and Berry Company; she was a former resident of Washington and a member of the First Baptist Church in Washington. She was a member of the London Bridge Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. Surviving are one daughter, Jeanette M. Singleton, of Virginia Beach; two sons: Benjamin M. McHorney of Carolina Beach and Samuel Jackson McHorney of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; two brothers: Jeff C. Jennette of Staten Island, N.Y. and Garland W. Jennette of Swan Quarter; one sister, Violet J. O'Neal, of Washington; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home with Dr. Keithen Tucker and Paul Duckett officiating. Burial was in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Paul Funeral Home, Washington, handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, March 17, 1992)
McKINNEY, Addie Lee Midgette
ENGELHARD - Addie Lee Midgette McKINNEY, 75, died Friday night, August 14, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County on October 20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Alice Benson Midgette. She was a member of the Engelhard Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Elbert Oliver McKinney; a son, Gary McKinney of Engelhard; three daughters: Linda M. Perry and Delores McKinney, both of Engelhard, and Diana M. Gutosky of Sterling Heights, Michigan; three sisters: Annie Pearl Payne and Louise Knickerbocker of Portsmouth, Va. and Sheila Gibbs of Engelhard; two grandchildren: Lisa Cuthrell and Tammy Gibbs; and four great-grandchildren: Justin Gibbs, Amanda Gibbs, Nicholas Cuthrell and Shane Cuthrell. Mrs. McKinney was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Leslie Midgette, John Small Midgette, Irene Jarvis, Allie Mae Gammon, Lydia Bell O'Neal and Ruby Quidley. Funeral services were held Monday at Engelhard Christian Church. Scott Sukeforth officiated. Burial was in Fulford Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, August 8, 1998; pg. 11A)
McKINNEY, Ava Myrl
CHESAPEAKE, VA - Ava Myrl McKINNEY, 70 of the 1200 block of Elder Ave, Chesapeake, died April 22 1986, in her home. Mrs. McKinney, a native of Scranton, Hyde Co., NC , she was the daughter of the late Lemuel C. McKinney and Carrie Virginia Hudson McKinney, and was a member of Primitive Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA. Survivors include her husband, Romulus Oscar McKinney; a daughter, Barbara Ann McKinney Peck of Chesapeake; four sons: Wilbur R. McKinney of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Gene McKinney of Virginia Beach, VA, Roger C. McKinney and Ronnie A. McKinney, both of Chesapeake; a sister, Thelma McKinney Baker of Lanha, MD; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at 3:30 PM Friday in Primitive Baptist Church, Norfolk, by Elder Joseph Leggett. Burial was in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA. The family was at Gay & Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, from 7 to 8 Pm Friday. (The Virginian Pilot - April 23, 1986) [Submitted by Morris McKinney]
McKINNEY, Bobby Eugene
Bobby Eugene McKinney, 83, went to be with the Lord February 5, 2021. Gene was born in Chesapeake, VA to the late Romulus O. and Ava M. McKinney. He was also predeceased by his brothers Bill and Ronnie McKinney, along with his grandson Zachary Jones. Survivors include his loving wife, Cornelia Faith McKinney; daughter, Deborah (Mike) Jones; sons, Robert (Beth) McKinney, and David (Jeannie) McKinney, brother, Roger McKinney; sister, Barbara Peck, sister-in-law, Diane McKinney sister-in-law and brother-in-law Chuck and Maggie Goumenis along with 9 grandchildren and 15 Great-grandchildren. He loved to share his joy of the guitar with his family. Gene was an active golfer at Stumpy Lake Golf course, coach, sportsman and was honored with the Legends of Honor award, presented by the Chesapeake Sports Club. For many years he owned and operated Tidewater Kitchens with dedicated service and his memory will stand for many years in Great Bridge. Thursday February 11, 2021, a private family service will be held at 11am Oman Funeral Home Chesapeake VA. Friends are welcomed to the following internment at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens at 1pm, Pastor Mike Jones will be officiating. (The Virginian-Pilot - Feb. 9, 2021)McKINNEY, Caddie
Dare County Times - Friday, April 16, 1943; pg. 1
McKINNEY, Carrie
McKINNEY, Curtis Conway
Mr. Curtis Conway McKINNEY, 70, of Venice, Fla., died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in his Venice home. Mr. McKinney was born Aug. 25, 1933, in Fairfield to John Ernel and Addie McKinney. He lived most of his life in Belhaven and was a graduate of John A. Wilkerson High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Mr. McKinney moved to Venice, Fla., after his retirement from the Norfolk Southern Railway. Survivors include his wife, Fran; his four daughters, Lynn Conner of Gastonia, Leslie Keith of Burlington, Connie Beth Bays of Charleston, S.C., and Sarah Wainwright of Wilmington; six sisters, Emma Kirk, Doris Fox, Eloise Smith, Norma Hodges, all of Venice, Fla., Mavis Allen and Randi Slade, both of Pantego; and five grandchildren. A celebration of Mr. McKinney's life will be conducted Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Venice, Fla. Burial will follow at All Saints Memorial Garden, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of SW Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Arrangements are by Ewings Funeral Home of Venice, Fla. (Washington Daily News - Saturday, February 28, 2004)
McKINNEY, Earl Gray
SALISBURY - Earl Gray McKinney, 85, of Salisbury, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 1, 2012, at his residence. Mr. McKinney was born April 30, 1927, in Engelhard to the late Xenia Selby McKinney and Junious Thomas
McKinney. He was educated in the Hyde County School System and served in the United States Army from 1944-1945. In addition to his lifelong farming career, he worked at the Duke Power Buck Steam Plant, where he retired after 31 years of service. He was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church in Salisbury and was also was a Sunday School teacher and Council Chairman. He served as Livestock Director for the Rowan County Fair for many years and was active in numerous farm organizations, the Miller Russell American Legion and VFW Post 3006. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Yost McKinney; brothers Vincent A. McKinney, Hyatt J. McKinney and Noah R. McKinney; and sisters Ruth M. Mann and Lois M. Fulp. Those left to cherish his memories include a son, Alan Gray McKinney (Teresa); a daughter, Melanie M. Ferguson (Stan); brothers P.D. McKinney and P.H. McKinney; sisters Willie M. Testa, Eunice M. Dwiggins, Irene M. Hinson and Emogene M. Carawan; granddaughters Heather Jamerson (Jason) of Madison Heights, Va., Heidi Keller (Andrew) of New York, N.Y., Whitney Ferguson of Austin, Texas, and Lauren Ferguson of Raleigh; and great-grandchildren Alex and Anna Jamerson. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 5202 Mooresville Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 5202 Mooresville Road, Salisbury, NC 28147, conducted by the Rev. David Nelson and Rev. Gene Bruce Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the McKinney family. (Salisbury Post [Salisbury, NC] - July 8, 2012)
McKINNEY, Elbert Oliver
ENGELHARD - Elbert Oliver McKinney, 87, died Tuesday, December 10 at his home. Born in Hyde County on October 13, 1915, he was the son of the late Calvin Bishop and Catherine Sewells McKinney. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked as a commercial fisherman and also in home improvements during most of his working life. He was a member of the Engelhard Christian Church. He was married to the late Addie Midgette McKinney who died in 1998. Surviving are his son, Gary Lee McKinney of Engelhard; three daughters: Linda Lucille Perry and Dolores Elaine McKinney, both of Engelhard, and Diana Bell Gutosky and husband Bill of Macomb, Michigan; a sister, Nixie Dees of Virginia Beach, Va.; two granddaughters: Lisa Renee Cuthrell and Tammy Lee Gibbs, both of Engelhard; and four great-grandchildren: Justin Chase Gibbs, Amanda Ryan Gibbs, Nicolas Wade Cuthrell, and Shane Thomas Cuthrell. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Engelhard Christian Church. Scott Sukeforth will officiate and burial will follow in Fulford Cemetery. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter is in charge. (The Coastland Times - Thurs., December 12, 2002; pg. 10A)
McKINNEY, Ellis Latham
CHESAPEAKE, VA - Ellis Latham McKinney, 79, of 2726 Great Bridge Blvd., died Sunday, June 14, 1964 at 9:00 AM in a Norfolk, Va. Hospital. A native of Lake Landing Township, Hyde Co., N.C., he was the son of the late Robert Clifton McKinney and Martha Lucas (Patsy) Gibbs McKinney of Hyde Co., N.C. and husband of Pearl Lee Spencer McKinney of Chesapeake, Va. He was a member of Broadmoor Church of Christ. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Roma Hilda McKinney Williams of Chesapeake, Va.; three sons Romulus Oscar McKinney and his wife Ava Merle McKinney McKinney of Chesapeake, Va., Harold Ellis McKinney of Louisville, Ky., and Grafton Odette McKinney and wife Mildred Weatherly McKinney of Portsmouth, Va.; a sister Ina Virginia McKinney Gibbs of Portsmouth, Va.; two brothers, Calvin Bishop McKinney of Norfolk, Va., and Morgan Clifton McKinney of Engelhard, Hyde Co., N.C.; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in Francis Gay Funeral Home by the Rev. James A. Cooper. Burial was in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Va. (The Virginian-Pilot; Monday, June 15, 1964) [Submitted by Morris McKinney]
McKINNEY, Grace Watson
Grace Watson McKinney of Engelhard died peacefully Tuesday evening, January 28, 2014 at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter. Born June 13, 1924 Grace was the daughter of the late John and Ina Watson of Nebraska, NC. She married Reginald Lucas McKinney, of Engelhard, on July 13, 1946. She is survived by her husband of over 67 years and their two children, daughter, Reglyn McKinney Reid and her husband , Jim, of Southern Pines and son Julian Watson McKinney, of Greensboro; granddaughter Rachel McKinney Sellers and her husband, Jeff, of Madison, NC; a great granddaughter Hannah Dawn Sellers, of Madison; a sister, Louise Watson Whitehead, of Elizabeth City, NC; and three nieces and a nephew. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, and sister Evelyn Watson Swindell, and a nephew. Grace attended Lake Landing School and graduated as a salutatorian from Engelhard School in 1941. After graduation she held positions as a book keeper for Sinclair Oil Company in Elizabeth City, the Electric Power Company in Williamston, with Pamlico Power and Light in Engelhard for over twenty years and for the family business until her retirement. Throughout her life, Grace served in her church and community. She was a member of Soul United Methodist Church, and was a former member of Watson's Chapel United Methodist Church where she taught the Young Adult Sunday School for 25 years. She was an UMYF youth group leader, and held the offices of President, Treasurer, and Secretary during her many years as a member of the United Methodist Women. Grace was a Paul Harris fellow of Rotary International and a honorary member of the Engelhard Rotary Club. She was the volunteer contact for the American Red Cross, which enabled families in Hyde and surrounding counties to contact loved ones in the military world wide in times of crisis. Grace received multiple Sword of Hope volunteer awards from the American Cancer Society, Participated in Relay for Life, delivered Meals on Wheels, was a member of the Grass Roots Arts Council, and served as a parent sponsor of the Helping Hands 4-H Club. Grace was a member of the Hyde County Health Board, and the Board of Directors for the Octagon House Restoration. She was a contributing writer for a local newspaper. As a lover of music, she was a vocal soloist for weddings and member of her church and community choir. Visitation will be Friday, January 31, from 6-8 pm at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter, NC. Funeral service will be held on February 1 at 11:00 am at Soule United Methodist Church in Swan Quarter, and burial to follow in Fulford Cemetery in Engelhard, NC. (Bryan Funeral Service)
McKINNEY, Grafton Odette
PORTSMOUTH, VA - Grafton Odette McKinney, 57, of 2811 Barclay Ave. Portsmouth, Va. died Monday, March 3, 1975, in Veterans Hospital in Hampton, Va. He was the husband of Mildred Weatherly McKinney and a native of Hyde Co., N.C. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of South Norfolk Church of Christ. He was a self-employed brick mason and building contractor. Also surviving are two sons: Morris Lee McKinney and his wife Linda Pierce McKinney of Virginia Beach, Va. and Milton Grafton McKinney and his wife Harriet Beachum of Chesapeake, Va.; a sister Roma Hilda McKinney Williams of Chesapeake, Va.; two brothers: Romulus Oscar McKinney and his wife Ava Myrl McKinney McKinney of Chesapeake, Va. and Harold Ellis McKinney of Louisville, Ky.; and four grandchildren: Cynthia "Cindy" Lee McKinney and Brian Christopher McKinney of Virginia Beach, Va, Denise Lynn McKinney and Michael Glenn McKinney of Chesapeake, Va. He was the son of the late Ellis Latham McKinney and Pearl Lee Spencer McKinney. A funeral service and burial was held Wednesday at 11:00 AM in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Va. by the Rev. David R. Eveland of Victory Blvd. Church of Christ, Portsmouth, Va. (The Virginian-Pilot -Tuesday, March 2, 1975) [Submitted by Morris McKinney]
McKINNEY, Harold Ellis
LOUISVILLE, KY - Harold Ellis McKinney, 65, died Saturday, July 12, 1980, in a Louisville hospital. He was the husband of Mrs. Alma (Miller) McKinney and was born January 10, 1915 in Scranton, Hyde Co., N.C. He was the son of the late Ellis Latham McKinney and Pearl Lee Spencer McKinney. He was first married to Alice Virginia Weatherly McKinney on May 4, 1934, who died December 1, 1939. Other survivors include three daughters: Bernice McKinney Davis and husband Horace Brantley Davis, Sr. of Virginia Beach, Va., Edna Earle McKinney DeWald and husband Daniel Francis DeWald, Sr. of Elizabeth City, N.C. by his first wife, and Denise McKinney of Louisville, Ky.; six sons: Edwin McKinney, Donald McKinney, Steve McKinney, Lee McKinney, and Alfred McKinney, all of Louisville, Ky., and John McKinney of Mitchell, Ind. by his second wife; 15 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at the Arch L. Heady & Sons Funeral Home, Hikes Point Chapel, 4109 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, Ky. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park, Louisville, KY. (Ledger Star - Sunday July 13, 1980) [Submitted by Morris McKinney]
McKINNEY, Horace Robert
POWELLS POINT - Horace Robert McKinney, 83, of the 100 block of North River Road died April 27, 2007, in Melbourne Beach, Fla. Born in Engelhard, N.C., he was the son of the late Robert Darrell and Iola Gibbs McKinney and was the widower of Sarah Torcivia McKinney. Mr. McKinney was a retired heavy duty equipment inspector at the Norfolk Naval Base and was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. McKinney is survived by a daughter, Rebecca McKinney Lee of Melbourne Beach; two sisters, Delma McKinney Smith of Chesapeake and Shirley McKinney Decker of Norfolk; a brother, Bobby Lee McKinney; and a granddaughter, Sierra Olivia Lee of Melbourne Beach. Besides his wife and parents, Mr. McKinney was preceded in death by a sister, Polly McKinney Hatley. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, April 29, 2007)
McKINNEY, Hyatt Junious
CHINA GROVE - Hyatt Junious "Mac" McKINNEY, 89, of China Grove, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center. Born Oct. 23, 1916, in Hyde County, Mr. McKinney was the son of the late Junious and Xenia
Selby McKinney. He was educated in the Hyde County schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He received several honors and medals for his part in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from Cannon Mills Swink Plant, where he was a supervisor in the opening room. He was also a dairy farmer, and in later years, he worked for Turnersburg Livestock Auction. He was a member of Mount Zion United Church of Christ, where he was in the Men 's Bible Class. He was also a member of VFW Post 3006, Freeze-Seymour Post 185 American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans. He was preceded in death by a brother, V.A. McKinney, and a sister, Ruth Mann, and her husband, Richard. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lurline Hill McKinney; daughter Juanita Delarosa of Salisbury; brothers Noah "Mac" McKinney and wife Betty, Earl McKinney and wife Ruth, P.D. McKinney and wife Faye, all of Salisbury, and P.H. McKinney and wife LaVerne of Granite Quarry; sisters: Lois Fulp of Durham, Willie Testa and husband Sam of Auburn, N.Y., Eunice Dwiggins and husband Ray of Mocksville, Emogene Carawan and husband Poe and Irene Hinson and husband Harvey, both of Salisbury; grandchildren Ronnie Tucker III, David Huerta and Brianna Huerta; brother-in-law Harry Hill; sister-in-law Frances McKinney; 17 nieces and nephews, including Carol Lowder and husband Mike, and Pat Hill. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion United Church of Christ conducted by the Rev. William Campbell. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, with military rites by Rowan County Veterans Council. Visitation : 6-8 tonight at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove. Memorials: Mount Zion United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1298, China Grove, NC 28023. (Salisbury Post [Salisbury, NC]- Monday, November 14, 2005)
McKINNEY, Iola Gibbs
CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Iola Gibbs McKINNEY, 96, of South Lake Circle, died Friday, March 1, 1996, in a Chesapeake Nursing Center. Mrs. McKinney was born in Engelhard, N.C. and was the daughter of the late Syle B. and Louise Midgett Gibbs. She was the widow of Robert Darrell McKinney and was a member of Great Bridge Church of Christ in Chesapeake. Survivors include her two daughters: Shirley Decker of Norfolk and Delma Smith of Chesapeake; two sons: Horace McKinney of Powells Point, N.C. and Bobby McKinney of California; two sisters: Rosa Toler of Wanchese, N.C. and Mollie Gibbs of Edenton; a brother, John Gibbs of Chesapeake; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Oman Funeral Home in Great Bridge. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Burial will be private in Engelhard Cemetery in North Carolina. (The Virginian- Pilot - March 3, 1996; pg. B6) [Submitted by Ann Byrnes LaDue of Virginia Beach, Va.]
McKINNEY, SR., Jimmy Dwight
Jimmy Dwight McKinney, Sr., born on October 10, 1942, went to meet his Lord on June 17, 2017. He was the son of A.L. and Nellie McKinney of Sladesville, N.C. After graduation from West Hyde High School in Swan Quarter, N.C., Jimmy attended Chowan University and East Carolina University. In 1966, he married Linda Harris of Fairfield, N.C, his high school sweetheart and companion for over fifty years. Next to his relationship with God, Jimmy cherished his family. A son, Jimmy Dwight, Jr., was his best friend and companion until his untimely death in a boating tragedy at age 42. Heather Lynne (Raleigh), second born, claimed his heart at her birth where she remained until his death intensely loved and admired. Jimmy is survived by his wife and daughter and dear daughter-in-law, Mary-Margaret S. McKinney of Edenton, N.C. Five grandchildren who provided the most precious memories of his life also survive him. William and Meredith (Heather) and Luke, Catie and Rhett (Dwight & Mary-Margaret) were his pride and joy. Jimmy is also survived by two siblings, LaRue (Emmett) Brinson of Farmville, N.C., and Ronnie (Mary) of the homeplace in Sladesville, N.C. Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne, and wife, Betty, of Newport News, V.A. Jimmy leaves behind many nieces and nephews who were near and dear to him. Jimmy enlisted in the United States Army in 1965, serving this country with pride. Three years of his assignment were spent with his wife in Asmara, Ethiopia. He was the recipient of the U.S. Army Commendation Medal. The couple settled in Greenville, N.C., for twenty years, raising their children and owning an electronic sales and service company. In 1980, he was employed by Merck Pharmaceuticals in Wilson, N.C., where he worked until an early retirement in 1998. He and his wife enjoyed traveling during these later years. Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman his entire life. Fishing, hunting, and hiking occupied his free time. He was a gifted craftsman, creating treasures for his family. During his lifetime, Jimmy lived to serve the Lord and did so through volunteer and leadership roles. Most recently, he and Linda called Fairfield United Methodist Church home. The visitation will be held in the sanctuary of Fairfield United Methodist Church in Fairfield, N.C., at 1pm on Wednesday, June 21. The funeral service will begin at 2pm at Fairfield UMC. A committal service with military honors will be held at Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
McKINNEY, child of John
A child of John McKINNEY was burned fatally near Fairfield. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, February 18, 1892; pg. 3; column 3) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
McKINNEY, John Ernel
The Coastland Times - Sunday, Jan. 12, 1986; pg. 6
McKINNEY, Kathleen Sadler
CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Kathleen S. McKINNEY, 72, died at her home on North Haven Circle on July 29. Born in Hyde County on October 21, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Charlie R. and Pearl Harris Sadler. She was the widow of William Forrest McKinney who died in September 1968. She was a retired salesperson with Rices-Nachman Company and a member of Fairview Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, Louis E. McKinney of Chesapeake; two daughters: Velma M. Franklin of Virginia Beach, Va. and Doris M. Sharp of Chesapeake; three brothers: Robert Sadler of Marlboro, N.Y., Gaston Sadler of Scranton, Va. [NC?], and Travis Sadler of Washington; two sisters: Hazel Worthman of Washington and Lucille Jones of Engelhard; 5 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter. Gerald Stemm will officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, August 1, 1996; pg. 6A)
McKINNEY, Linwood Wayne
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. — Linwood Wayne McKinney, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Hyde County, N.C. and had been a resident of Newport News for 53 years. After earning a B.S. degree in mathematics from East Carolina University at Greenville, N.C. in 1957, he began his career as a researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, which later became the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). During his early career at Langley Research Center in Hampton, he conducted wind tunnel tests of advanced aircraft models and later served as an Assistant Division Chief. He also served as a manager of aeronautical test facilities at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. During his 38 year career, he made numerous contributions to the field of aeronautical research. Mr. McKinney was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood and Nellie J. McKinney. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty M. McKinney; two daughters, Laura M. Jones and husband, Michael, and Susan M. Fitzpatrick and husband, Dennis; three grandchildren, Meghan, Molly and Andrew Jones; sister, LaRue M. Brinson and husband, Emmitt; two brothers, Jimmy D. McKinney and wife, Linda, and Ronnie A. McKinney and wife, Mary; two nieces; and five nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 2, also at the funeral home with burial to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Washington Daily News - Thursday, April 1, 2010)
McKINNEY, Martha "Patsy" Lucas Gibbs
HYDE CO., N.C. - Martha Lucas (Patsy) Gibbs McKinney, 95, died Sunday morning, April 1, 1947, at the home of a son, Morgan Clifton McKinney, in Engelhard, Hyde Co., N.C. She was born March 13, 1853 in Hyde Co., N.C. She was the daughter of the late Seth Washington Gibbs and Julia Ann Pegram Gibbs of Hyde Co., N.C., and the wife of the late Robert Clifton McKinney who died Nov. 5, 1921. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Engelhard Christian Church with burial following in the Fulford Cemetery, Hyde Co., N.C. Surviving are three sons: Calvin Bishop McKinney of Washington, N.C., Ellis Latham McKinney of South Norfolk, Va., and Morgan Clifton McKinney of Engelhard, Hyde Co., N.C; a daughter, Ina McKinney Gibbs of Portsmouth, Va.; a brother, George Gibbs, of Fentress, Va. (Ledger Star - April 2, 1947) [Submitted by Morris McKinney]
McKINNEY, Mary Cahoon
McKINNEY, Mary Etta Jarvis
SCRANTON - Mary Etta Jarvis McKINNEY, 95, of Scranton, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. Born in Hyde County, Sept. 19, 1909, she was the daughter of the late John and Mollie Griffin Jarvis. She graduated from the Hyde County schools and from the former East Carolina Teacher's College. She taught in the public schools in Engelhard, West Hyde, O.A. Peay and Mattamuskeet and retired there after 43 years of service. She was a member of the Scranton Christian Church. She was the widow of Robert Lee McKinney. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Scranton Christian Church, David W. Mason and Linwood Adams will officiate. Burial will follow in Soule Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann M. O'Neal and her husband, David, of the Rose Bay community; a brother, David W. Jarvis of Taylors, S.C.; her dear sister, Nellie Gatsy Jarvis McKinney of the Sladesville community; a grandson, Morgan O'Neal and his wife, Lisa, of Greenville; a granddaughter, Debbie O'Neal Arthur and her husband, Chad, of Belhaven; two great-grandsons, Ryan Arthur and Robbie O'Neal; a niece, Larue M. Brinson; three nephews, Wayne McKinney, Jimmy McKinney and Ronnie McKinney. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Jarvis and Jesse Jarvis. The family will receive friend at Bryan Funeral Service on Monday evening, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and other times at the home of Mary Ann and David O'Neal in the Rose Bay community. (Washington Daily News - Sunday, March 6, 2005)
McKINNEY, Mazetia Dell
BELHAVEN - Mazetia Dell McKINNEY, 84, a former resident of Autumnfield of Belhaven and more recently a patient at Britthaven of Washington, died Wednesday, November 1 at Britthaven. Born in Engelhard on March 26, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Joshua and Annie Howard McKinney. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at West Belhaven Church of Christ. Thom Perry will officiate. Burial will follow at Fulford cemetery in Engelhard. Friends may visit the family at the home of T.R. and Violet Sawyer of Belhaven. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000; pg. 14A)
McKINNEY, Michael Raymond
VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael Raymond “Hawk” McKinney 57 passed away after a sudden brief illness on May 10th 2016 at Sentara Norfolk General. He was born on August 12th 1958 in Norfolk Virginia and called Virginia Beach his home. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Anne McKinney and brother Rick McKinney. He was a master Craftsman for over 30 years in the Home Remodeling industry, it was his life’s work to not only improve people’s homes but to touch their lives. He left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He loved his Harley Davidsons and was an avid fisherman. He was always full of life and love for everyone he met. We are all better people for knowing him. He loved his family more than life. This “Hawk” has spread his wings and has flown away. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Nancy McKinney, sons Miles Raymond McKinney, wife Amber and 4 children, Michael Ryan McKinney fiance Ashley Bryceland and two children. Sisters Suzy McKinney and partner Lesley King, Gloria Boatwright Brothers Pete Ewell, Johnny McKinney Robert McKinney Stuart McKinney and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 on Thursday at Victory Baptist Church where he was a member, 4125 Indian River Road Virginia Beach Virginia with Pastor Les Smith, Sr. officiating. (Keith Matthews Funeral Home) E-mail received from Morris McKinney on May 16, 2016: Michael's father is John Junious McKinney, Sr. (1922 - 1991) born in Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC and died in Virginia Beach, VA. Grandfather is John Ernel McKinney, Sr. (1899 - 1986) born in Hyde Co., NC and died in Washington, Beaufort Co., NC. G-Grandfather is John McKinney (1854 - 1927) born in Hyde Co., NC and died in Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC. G-G-Grandfather is George Riley McKinney (1824 - 1884) born in Hyde Co., NC and died in Hyde Co., NC.
George Riley McKinney is the brother of Robert McKinney (1814 - 1866) born in Jones Co., NC (1850 Census list Roberts's birth as Jones Co., NC) and died in Hyde Co., NC.
McKINNEY, Mildred Weatherly
CHESAPEAKE - Mildred Weatherly McKinney, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2013. She was born on August 13, 1921 in Tyrrell County, N.C. to the late Ollis B. and Lena L. Brickhouse Weatherly. Mildred was a devout Christian and for many years attended The Church of Christ. She was married to her "handsome sailor", Grafton O. McKinney for 35 years until his passing on March 3, 1975. She was predeceased by her grandson, Brian Christopher McKinney on October 26, 1986, son of Linda and Morris Mckinney; sisters, Alice Weatherly McKinney and Sadie Weatherly Hughes; and brothers, George and Glenn Weatherly. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Morris L. McKinney and his wife, Linda (Pierce) of Virginia Beach, and Milton G. McKinney and his wife, Ann of Moyock, N.C.; grandchildren, Cynthia McKinney Hilliard and her husband, Gregg, Denise McKinney Mann and her husband, Robert, and Michael McKinney; seven great-grandchildren, Autumn Hall Johnson and her husband, Billy, John Hall, Taylor Wymer, Lauren McKinney, Bradley Hilliard, Benjamin Hilliard and Nicholas Hilliard, as well as one great-great-grandchild; her sister, Hazel Weatherly Steadman; and brother, Horace Weatherly. Mildred was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who adored her family. She had many interest including church, cooking, sewing, gardening and crocheting. The Family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake Monday, August 26, 2013 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. with a service to celebrate her life beginning at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Ernest L. Trueblood will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. (The Virginian-Pilot - August 24, 2013)
McKINNEY, Morgan Clifton
The Coastland Times - Friday, April 16, 1965; pg. 6
McKINNEY, Nellis Jarvis
Nellie Jarvis McKinney, 98, of the Sladesville Community in Hyde County died Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Carolina House in Greenville. Born in Hyde County, January 28, 1911, she was the daughter of the late John and Molly Griffin Jarvis. She was married to Albin Linwood McKinney who preceded her in death. A graduate of the former East Carolina Teacher's College, she spent 39 years teaching first graders in the public schools. Her career carried her to Roper and Creswell in Washington County and she taught in the former Sladesville School and West Hyde School in Swan Quarter. She was one who concentrated on her family and loved every family member dearly. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Providence United Methodist Church in Swan Quarter. Steve Bryan will officiate. Burial will follow in Soule Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Dwight McKinney, 'Scott McKinney, Bryan McKinney, George Moye, Jr., Douglas Moye, Michael Jones, Will Daughtridge and Dennis Fitzpatrick. Survivors include three sons, Wayne McKinney and wife, Betty of Newport News, VA, Jimmy D. McKinney and wife, Linda of Nashville and Ronnie McKinney and wife, Mary of Winterville; a daughter, Larue M. Brinson and husband, Emmett of Farmville; a brother, David W. Jarvis of Taylors, SC; nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jessie and John Jarvis and sisters, Marietta J. McKinney and Mollie Annie Jarvis. The family will receive friends at the church during the hour prior to the funeral on Thursday. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; pg. 6A)
McKINNEY, Noah Robinson
SALISBURY - Noah Robinson "Mac" McKinney, age 89, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1919, in Hyde County, the son of the late Xenia Selby McKinney and the late Julius T. McKinney. He attended Hyde County schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving during World War II. Mr. McKinney worked for Schlitz Beer Distributors for 43 years as a driver and salesman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kincaid McKinney, on June 20, 2008, whom he married Nov. 15, 1947; brothers Vincent "Snooks" McKinney and Hyatt (Mac) McKinney; and sister Ruth Mann. Survivors include his brothers, Earl McKinney and P.D. McKinney, both of Salisbury, and P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry; sisters Emogene Carawan of Salisbury, Lois Fulp of Durham, Willie Testa of Auburn, N.Y., Eunice Dwiggings of Mocksville and Irene Hinson of Salisbury. Service: A Graveside Service will be at 12 Noon Saturday at Rowan Memorial Park conducted by the Rev. Don Phillips with military graveside rites by Rowan County Honor Guard. Visitation: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lyerly Funeral Home. (Salisbury Post [Salisbury, NC] - Friday, September 12, 2008)
McKINNEY, Paul David
Paul David “P.D.” McKinney, 85, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Trinity Elms, Clemmons. Born Oct. 29, 1929, in Hyde County, he was the son of the late Xenia Selby McKinney and Junious Thomas McKinney.He was
educated in the Hyde County schools. P.D. was employed for 25 years at Cannon Mills, Kannapolis, and he retired after 25 years at Proctor Chemical/National Starch. Mr. McKinney was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. He spent many years at Lake Myers Campground, where he was a camper and taking care of his flowers. Later in retirement years, he spent many years fishing at Fort Fisher where he loved to have all his family with him. He loved the outdoors and spent all his spare time on his farm working in his garden and taking care of his farm animals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Pearl “Faye” Albright McKinney, on Feb. 11, 2015; brothers “V.A.” Vincent McKinney, “Mac” Hyatt McKinney, “Mac” Noah McKinney, Earl McKinney; sisters Ruth Mann, Lois Fulp and Emogene Carawan. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, David McKinney (Tammy); daughters Linda Miller (Gordon) and Lisa Dixon (David), all of Salisbury; twin brother P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry; sister Willie Testa of Syracuse, N.Y., Eunice Dwiggins of Mocksville and Irene Hinson of Salisbury; grandchildren Traci McKinney Burleyson, Bradley McKinney, Lauren McKinney Basinger, Christy Miller Lanning, Jessica Miller Lanning, Brandon Hiatt, Alex Hiatt, MacKenzie Dixon, and Levi Dixon. P.D. was very proud of his 11 great-grandchildren, Macy, Carly and Jillian Burleyson, Zane and Adam McKinney, Jake and Berkley Basinger, Mahayla and Eileen Lanning, Paisley Lanning, Brody Hiatt. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 3) in the Parlor of Salem Lutheran Church; at other times, the family will gather at the home of Linda and Gordon Miller. Service: The funeral service will be conducted 4 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 3) at Salem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Marty Ramey and grandson, Alex Hiatt, officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery with an instrumental by Macy, Carly and Jillian Burleyson, great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Staff of Trinity Elms and Dr. Chet Amin and his staff. Summersett Funeral Home is assisting the McKinney family. (Salisbury Post [Salisbury, NC] - September 2, 2015)
McKINNEY, Pearl Lee Spencer
CHESAPEAKE, VA - Pearl Lee Spencer McKINNEY, 82, of 1317 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake, died Tuesday, August 28, 1973, in a Norfolk hospital. She was the widow of Ellis Latham McKinney and a native of Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC, she was a daughter of the late Edward Jones Spencer and Mary Matilda Nixon Spencer from Hyde Co., NC. She was a member of South Norfolk Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Roma McKinney Williams of Chesapeake, VA; three sons: Romulus Oscar McKinney of Chesapeake, VA, Grafton Odette McKinney of Portsmouth, VA , and Harold Ellis McKinney of Louisville, KY. A funeral service was held at 2:00 PM Thursday in South Norfolk Church of Christ. Burial was in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA. The family was at the Francis A. Gay Funeral Home Wednesday night from 7 to 9. (The Virginian Pilot - August 29, 1973) [Submitted by Morris McKinney]
McKINNEY, Reginald Lucas
Reginald Lucas McKinney of Engelhard died peacefully Monday afternoon, April 20, 2015 at his home. Born June 10, 1924, Reginald was the son of the late Clifton and Viola McKinney of Engelhard, NC. He was married to the late Grace Watson McKinney on July 13, 1946. They had been married for 67 years. He is survived by his two children, daughter Reglyn McKinney Reid and her husband, Jim, of Southern Pines and son Julian Watson McKinney of Greensboro; granddaughter Rachel McKinney Sellers and her husband, Jeff, of Madison, NC; a great granddaughter Hannah Dawn Sellers, of Madison; two step-grandsons, Todd and wife, Colby Reid of Durham and Timothy and wife Jeanna Reid and their two daughters of Franklin, TN; brothers Wilburn McKinney of Hickory and Morgan Clifton McKinney, Jr. of Charlotte; and nine nieces and nephews. Reginald was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, brother Robert Egbert McKinney, sisters Exadell McKinney Silverthorne and Zelma McKinney Howard, and a nephew. Reginald attended Engelhard High School. He worked with the family business during the 40’s and began his own farming business in 1952 where he remained until retirement in 1998. Reginald was a member of Soule United Methodist Church, and was a former member of Watson’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Reginald joined the Engelhard Rotary Club in 1948 and was a member for 62 years, holding the office of president, Boy Scout Master and other offices. He was a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, and hosted several Rotary Exchange Students from various countries. He was on the board of directors for Production Credit Association for 19 years and for the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association for 12 years. Reginald and his wife, Grace, travelled to Brazil, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand as part of NC Agriculture Commissioner’s promotion of NC agri-business products. He was also a past president of the Hyde County Farm Bureau, the Military Draft Board during the Vietnam era, the Hyde Country ABC Board, and coordinated the blood drives for the Red Cross for many years. He and his wife were a support team for colon cancer survivors in the Hyde and Beaufort counties. In recent years he was the oldest participate in a nationwide heart value study, and was the first patient at ECU Heart Institute to undergo surgery as part of this study. Visitation will be Friday, April 24, from 7-9 pm at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter, NC. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 am at Soule United Methodist Church in Swan Quarter, with burial to follow in Fulford Cemetery in Engelhard, NC. (Bryan Funeral Home)
McKINNEY, Robert E.
CHOCOWINITY - Robert E. McKINNEY, 82, died Wednesday, June 30, at his home. Born in Washington County, he was the son of the late Morgan Clifton and Viola Williams McKinney. He was first married to Doris Selby McKinney, who died in 1998. He was a former deputy with the Hyde County Sheriff Dept. for several years. He operated Surfside Campground in Virginia Beach, Va. prior to his retirement and moved back to Beaufort County 11 years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, served in WW II, and was a member of Watson Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons: Robert E. McKinney, Jr. and Joseph Rex McKinney of Chocowinity; a step-son, Donald M. Rock of Mountainville, Ky.; one step-daughter, Mary Rock Creech of Chocowinity; brothers: Reginald McKinney of Engelhard, Morgan C. McKinney of Charlotte, and Wilburn McKinney of Hickory; one sister, Zelma M. Howard of Swan Quarter; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Exedell M. Silverthorne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the gravesite in Fulford Cemetery with Steve Bryan to officiate. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter was in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, July 1, 1999; pg. 12A and also Sunday, July 4, 1999; pg. 14A)
McKINNEY, Romulus Oscar
VIRGINIA BEACH - Romulus Oscar McKINNEY, 82, formerly of the 1200 block of Elder Ave., died Tuesday in a Virginia Beach nursing home. Mr. McKinney was born in Engelhard, N.C., and was the widower of Ava Myrl McKinney. He was a retired general contractor and had served in the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara A. Peck of Chesapeake; four sons, Wilbur R. McKinney of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Gene McKinney, Roger McKinney and Ronnie McKinney, all of Chesapeake; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Oman Funeral Home Great Bridge Chapel. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, December 9, 1993; pg. 2D)
McKINNEY, Ronald A.
(October 14, 1949 - February 17, 2010)Ronald A. McKinney, 60, of Chesapeake, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Born in Norfolk County, he was the son of the late Romulus O. and Ava M. McKinney and was predeceased by a brother, Bill McKinney. Ron will be remembered for his love of music, he played lead guitar in a band called The Jades. As a young person, Ron met The Beatles, whose music he loved forever. He also enjoyed the outdoors and strong American muscle cars. In earlier years he was an electrician before going to work for VDOT where he retired as a Transportation Supervisor. Survivors include his son, James McKinney; a grandson, Keegan McKinney; his wife, Diane McKinney; two brothers, Gene McKinney and wife Faith and Roger McKinney; a sister, Barbara Peck. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin on Monday with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. (Oman Funeral Home) [Obituary kindly submitted by Morris McKinney]
McKINNEY, Vincent Astor
SALISBURY - Vincent Astor "Snooks" McKINNEY, 77, died Tuesday, September 3 in a Rowan County Medical Center. He was born January 22, 1925 in Hyde County, son of the late Julius T. and Xenia Selby McKinney. He attended Hyde County school. He was a lifelong dairy farmer, former member of Farm Bureau, served many years with ASCS office and served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. Mr. McKinney was an active member of St. Mark's Luthern Church, the church council and was a Sunday School teacher. He was predeceased by a daughter, Beth Mckinney Owen in May 2002. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Sara Frances Weast McKinney; daughters: Sarah Tarlton of Salisbury and Jill Lyerly of Rockwell; brothers: Earl McKinney and P.D. McKinney of Salisbury, P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry, Hyatt McKinney of China Grove, and Noah McKinney of Salisbury; sisters: Imogene Carawan of Salisbury, Lois Fulp of Durham, Willie Testa of Auburn, N.Y., Eunice Dwiggings of Mocksville, and Irene Hinson of Salisbury; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn Reichley and the Rev. Gene Bruce officiating. Burial will be in Rowan Memorial Park in Salisbury with military rites by Rowan County Veterans Council. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002; pg. 10A)
McKINNEY, Wilbur Ross
ROANOKE RAPIDS - Mr. Wilbur Ross McKinney, 75, of 515 Pinecrest Ave. ,Roanoke Rapids, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at M.C.V. Hospital in Richmond, Va. Mr. McKinney was a member of Lakeview Park Baptist Church and retired from N.C. Power with 32 years of service. He was a camper and loved to play music. He was preceded in death by his parents Romulus Oscar and Ava McKinney. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Fisher McKinney; two sons Dwight R. McKinney (Brucie) and Chris McKinney, all of Roanoke Rapids; three daughters Trudi M. Taylor (Wade) of Roanoke Rapids and Lanette M. Ritter (Jeff) of Camden and Libby McKinney of Kernersville; three brothers Gene McKinney (Faith) and Roger and Ronnie McKinney, all of Chesapeake, Va.; one sister, Barbara Ann Peck of Chesapeake; eight grandchildren, Penny Aycock (Neil), Julie Wilson, Clay Ritter (Heidi) Beth Ritter, Diane Clay (Daniel), Ross McKinney, Sandra Miletello (Jesse) and Brandy McKinney; and eight great-grandchildren, Zachary Wilson, Cameron Wilson, Damian Collier, Caryn Aycock, Allison Ritter, Harleigh Clay, Wyatt Clay and Drake Miletello. Hockaday Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., today, Dec. 18, and other times at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Arnold G. Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. (Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids, NC - December 18, 2007)McKINNEY, William Forrest
McKINNEY, Xenia Rue Selby
SALISBURY, N.C. - Mrs. Xenia Rue Selby McKINNEY, 90, of Rt. 2, Salisbury, a native of Hyde County, died Friday at her home. She was the daughter of the late Davis and Odessa Ballance Selby. She was married to Junious McKinney who died in 1946. She was a member of the Middletown Christian Church in Hyde County. Funeral services will be Monday at 3 p.m. at the gravesite in Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter. Surviving are six sons: Hyatt McKinney of China Grove, P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry, N.R. , P.D., V.A., and Earl McKinney, all of Salisbury; six daughters: Mrs. Mamie Ruth Mann of Engelhard, Mrs. Lois Fulp of Columbus, Ga., Mrs. Willie Testa of Auburn, N.Y., Mrs. Eunice Sapp of Granite Quarry, Mrs. Irene Hinson and Mrs. Emogene Carawan, both of Salisbury; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Lyerly Funeral Home in Salisbury from 7 to 8:30 on Sunday, and local arrangements are by Owen Funeral Home in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - circa November 8, 1986) [Submitted by Sandy Carawan of Englehard, N.C.]
McWILLIAMS, John
Mr. John McWILLIAMS of Ocracoke is dead (no date). Mr. McWilliams was for a long time a merchant in this town and was owner of what is still known as the McWilliams farm on the river shore not far from Washington. At the breaking out of war he moved to Ocracoke where he spent the remainder of his life. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, October 3, 1889; pg. 3; column 3) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
MACKEY, Bobby Lee
With many mixed emotions and understandably broken hearts, the Horton’s Funeral Home and Cremations Family joins with family of Mr. Bobby Lee Mackey as they prepare to say “Until We Reunite." Mr. Mackey transitioned from this Life on September 17,2024 while resting at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD. The heartbreaking task of planning the Life Remembering services for Bobby have been finalized and will commence with The Celebration of Life that will take place Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Engelhard, NC. Mr. Mackey will lie in peaceful repose from 12noon until time of service. Following the life honoring services in the sanctuary, Mr. Mackey along with his adored family, will be escorted to his earthly resting place in the Mackey Family Cemetery. As hard as it will be for Bobby’s loved ones to depart without him, God our Heavenly Father promised to give peace that will surpass all of our understanding even in the midst of grief and sorrow. The hymnologist said it best... when he put pen to parchment writing....We’ll understand it better all by and by.” His legacy of kindness and boundless energy will continue to inspire those who knew him, as they hold onto the cherished memories of the times they shared. The compassionate professionals at Horton’s Funeral Homes and Cremations are working around the clock to ensure that the Mackey and connected families every need is attended too. (Horton's Funeral Home)
MACKEY, Clara Mae Morris
ENGELHARD - Clara Mae Morris MACKEY, 70, died February 3 in Beaufort County Hospital in Washington, N.C. Mrs. Mackey, a widow, was born in Hyde County on October 10, 1932 to Gennie Morris Howard and the late Charlie Gibbs Morris. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are her mother; sons: Bobby Mackey and Vincent Mackey, both of Engelhard, and Charlie Mackey of Raleigh; daughters: Belven Mackey of Raleigh, Minnie Mackey and Virginia Mackey, both of Engelhard; godson, Harry Gibbs of Delaware; godmother, Gladys Midgett of Engelhard; brothers: Emanuel Howard of Swan Quarter [only one brother named]; sisters: Neta Simpson and Eunice Whitney, both of Engelhard; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on February 8 with Elder James O. Gibbs officiating. Burial was in the Mackey Family Cemetery in Engelhard. Arrangements by Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, February 9, 2003; pg. 17A)
MACKEY, Dearest
The Coastland Times - Sunday, Nov. 29, 1992; pg. 10A
MACKEY, Frank David
Frank David MACKEY, age 67, a native of Hyde County-Ocracoke Island, N.C., died July 12 in Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center, Beach Drive, Far Rockaway, New York, following a brief illness. A funeral will be held Wednesday evening, July 20th, at St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1872 Amsterdam Ave., New York, New York, with the Rev. Melvin E. Wilson, officiating. Burial will follow Thursday morning, July 21, at Fairlawn Memorial Park, Fairlawn, New Jersey. Services are entrusted with Unity Funeral Chapel, Incorporated, Frederick Douglas Boulevard. Mr. Mackey, son of the late Golden C. and Ethel Bell Mann Mackey of Hyde County, had been a resident of New York City since 1956. A graduate of the former Hyde County Training School, he was a retired variety store owner. His career included work as a bookkeeper with a New York elevator company, and as a culinary chef with New York Hospital. He was a vocalist in the church chorale at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, where he was a long-standing member. Additionally, he was a former member of the Mt. Pilgrim Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Scranton, North Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Clara; two daughters, Gwendolyn and Shelia of New York, New York; two sons, Reginald and Maverick, also of New York City; three brothers, Golden of Jamaica, N.Y., Rufus of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ernest of Greenville, N.C.; three sisters, Ethel Mackey Brown of Winterville, and Rose Mackey and Christine Mackey of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five grandchildren; four sisters-in-law: Lena, Martha, Mary and Annie, and a host of extended family. Local arrangements are entrusted to the Randolph Funeral Home of 219 Bonner Street, Washington, N.C. (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, July 19, 2005)
MACKEY, Golden
CHESAPEAKE - Golden Mackey, 77, of the 700 block of South Lake Circle, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 in his home. Born in Currituck, N.C., Mr. Mackey was a retired butcher and owner of Village Wholesale Meats. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Lena M. Mackey; a daughter, Monique Mackey Gordon and a son, Mark L. Mackey, both of Jamaica, N.Y.; two sisters, Christine Mackey of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Ethel Mackey Brown of Winterville, N.C.; and two brothers, Rufus A. Mackey, Sr. of Brooklyn and Ernest Gibbs of Greenville, N.C. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, in Dome of Canaan Baptist Church, 1209 S. Dominion Blvd., with the Rev. Benjamin Mackey and the Rev. Theodore R. Little, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday. (The Virginian-Pilot – Monday, October 11, 2010) [Ethel Ramona Brown states he was the son of Golden C. Mackey and Ethel Belle Mann Mackey of Currituck Township (Scranton, NC) Official Name: Golden Genesis (Gennis) Mackey, born July 31, 1933, Currituck Township, Hyde County, NC.]
MACKEY, Jessie
Jessie Mackey, 90, of Swan Quarter, died, Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his residence. Born in Engelhard, NC, August 14, 1927, he was the son of the late Rev. James Andrew Mackey, Sr. and Julia Barber Mackey. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a trustee. Mr. Mackey was an active member of the NAACP and the Gratitude Lodge 137, he spent most of his working career in the construction industry with McLean Construction in Baltimore, MD. On March 1964 he was awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal for saving the lives of two coworkers in Columbia, SC. He enjoyed gardening and meeting people throughout the several flea markets in the area where he sold his produce. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. Michael Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot at Ada and Addison Brown Cemetery. Surviving are two sons, William L. Mackey, Sr. and wife Merlinda of Greenville and Rickey A. Mackey and wife, Phyllis of Woodbridge, VA; six grandchildren, William L. Mackey, Jr., Kamisha N. Leary, Adrian L. Mackey, Justin T. Mackey, Tracey Spruill and Jermaine Brunson; six great grandchildren and two sisters Vivian Crump and Ina Tillman. The family will receive friends, Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MACKEY, Larry
Larry Mackey, a resident of 689 Sladesville Credle Road, Scranton, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Bonner Street Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. The family will receive friends at the home. (Washington Daily News - Thursday, August 9, 2012)
MACKEY-FARROW, Maudie Lee
Mrs. Maudie Lee MACKEY-FARROW, 79, of North Brunswick, N.J., died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, N.J. A funeral will be conducted Saturday in Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, New Brunswick, N.J. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Farrow was born on June 11, 1925, the daughter of the late Golden and Ethel Mann Mackey. She was a graduate of the former Hyde County Training School. She relocated during her young adult years, first to New York, and later to New Jersey. She was retired. Survivors include three daughters, Verna Farrow and Abbie Farrow, both of Trenton, N.J., and Maudie L. Woods of Somerset, N.J.; one son, Ralph Farrow Jr., of North Brunswick, N.J.; three sisters, Rose Mackey and Christine Mackey, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ethel Brown of Winterville; four brothers, Golden Mackey, Rufus Mackey and Frank Mackey, all of New York, and Ernest Gibbs of Simpson; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Hughes Funeral Home, Trenton, N.J. Local arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News - Friday, July 23, 2004)
MACKEY, Pernell
MACKEY, Prentis
Mr. Prentis Mackey, 81, of Hyde County died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Mackey officiating. Arrangements are by Rowsom Funeral Home of Columbia. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, December 18, 2009)
MACKEY, Rosa Belle
Ms. Rosa Belle Mackey, 78, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and formerly of Hyde County, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Unity Funeral Home, Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park and Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Ms. Mackey was the daughter of the late Golden C. and Ethel Belle Mann Mackey of Hyde County. She was a 1949 graduate of Hyde County Training School. She was a former employee of New York Hospital. She had lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., for 58 years. Survivors include twin sons, Ronald L. Mackey of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Dr. Richard L. Mackey of Oxford, Miss.; two sisters, Ethel Mackey Brown of Winterville, and Christine Mackey of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and three brothers, Rufus A. Mackey Sr. of Brooklyn, N.Y., Golden C. Mackey of Chesapeake, Va., and Ernest Gibbs of Greenville. The family will receive friends today from 4-7 p.m. at Unity Funeral Home, Brooklyn, N.Y. Local arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, April 17, 2007)
MACKEY, SR., William Edward
Mr. William Edward MACKEY, SR., 76, of 314 Treybrooke Circle, Apt. 11, Greenville, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at noon Friday in Philipi Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dr. Randy Royal officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Mackey was born in Hyde County on Oct. 5, 1926. He was the son of the late Ethel Mann Mackey and Golden Mackey. He attended the Hyde County Training School. He was an Army veteran. On Oct. 10, 1947, he married Martha Lovey Mackey, who survives. He was retired from Adams Metal Aluminum Suppliers, New York. After retirement, he was employed as a greeter at Wal-Mart. He was a member of Philipi Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) Church, Greenville, where he served as a deacon. Survivors include one son, Gregory Mackey of New York; four brothers, Golden Mackey, Rufus Mackey and Frank Mackey, all of New York, and Ernest Gibbs of Simpson; four sisters, Maudie Farrow of New Jersey, Rose Mackey and Christine Mackey, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ethel Brown of Winterville; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, William Edward Mackey Jr. on Dec. 1, 1986 and Travis L. Mackey on July 9, 2001. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News - Thursday, September 25, 2003)
MAHLKUCH, Duane Willis
SWAN QUARTER - Duane Willis MAHLKUCH, 64, of the Rose Bay community, died Wednesday, April 17 at Pungo Distirct Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Madison, Green County, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late John S. and Laura M. Wyss Mahlkuch. He was a retired dairyman and after moving to Hyde County, he enjoyed commercial fishing. He attended Lighthouse Assembly of God at Buxton where he and his wife spent summers on Hatteras Island. Surviving are his wife, Glenda Watson Mahlkuch; four sons: Robert Mahlkuch of New Glarus, Wis., Samuel Mahlkuch of Concord, Mike Mahlkuch of Bellville, Wis., and Lavern Mahlkuch of Monroe, Wis.; a daughter, Judy Mahlkuch of Lancaster, Wis.; two step-sons: Dee Lloyd of Lancaster, S.C. and Charlie Herina of Swan Quarter; three step-daughters: Angela Hancock of Lancaster, S.C., Dawn Wescoat and Colleen Wilson, both of Buxton; two brothers: John Mahlkuch of Eustis, Fla. and Harland Mahlkuch of Broadhead, Wis.; and 17 grandchildren. Mr. Mahlkuch was preceded in death by a sister, Sue. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Swan Quarter Christian Church with Raffael Farrow, Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Fairfield cemetery. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, April 21, 2002; pg. 12A)
MAHLKUCH, Glenda Watson
Glenda Watson Mahlkuch, mother, grandmother, sister, died peacefully, Wednesday November 9, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norfolk, VA. December 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William H. Watson and Merdie Ballance Williams. She was married to Duane W. Mahlkuch who preceded her in death. She was a member of the former Fairfield Baptist Church, she worked as a telecommunicator for the County of Hyde and later as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Mrs. Glenda was loved by many people, her children and grandchildren were very special to her. She was known for her baking, especially her wedding cakes. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Fairfield Christian Church. Pastor Russ Howard will officiate. Burial will follow at the family plot in Fairfield Cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Dee Glenn Lloyd of Lancaster, SC, Charles Herina and wife Jennifer of Swan Quarter; three daughters, Angela Roberson and husband Clay of Lancaster, SC, Dawn Wescoat and husband Elwood of Buxton, Colleen Freye and husband Rob of Buxton; two brothers, William Watson and wife Carol of Roanoke Rapids, Joey Williams and wife Diana of Fairfield,; two sisters, Carolyn Land of Oswego, Ill and Sue Mann and husband Tom of Fairfield; four step sons, Rob Mahlkuch, Mike Mahlkuch, Lavernn Mahlkuch and Sam Mahlkuch; a step daughter, Judy Mahlkuch; eight grandchildren, Adriana Simpson and husband Kevin, Ashley Lloyd, Billie Herina, Christopher Lloyd, Hayley Hancock, Jeffrey Wescoat, Hobson Freye, Kai Wescoat; nine step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Ernie Nelson Watson and wife, Frances. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MAKELEY, JR., George McBurney
North Carolina Christian Advocate - November 3, 1927
MAKELY, Metrah
MAKELY, Metrah
MANK, Lawrence M.
KITTY HAWK - Lawrence M. MANK, 79, died on July 30 in Cheasapeake General Hospital. Mr. Mank was born in Maine and raised his family in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He retired to Dare County in 1977 after 35 years in sales and management at Engelhard Industries. He was a member of the senior Corps of Retired Executives on the Outer Banks and the Kitty Hawk Citizen's Association. He is survived by his wife, Amy Jo; daughters: Susan Madsen of Upper Black Eddy, Pa., Laurel Miller of Mt. Holly, N.J., and Christina Mank of Harbinger; and granddaughter, Wendy Miller of Mt. Laurel, N.J. At Mr. Mank's request, memorial services will not be held. The family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, August 3, 1993; pg. 12A)
MANN, Blanche Bonner
MANN, Carl Lee
Mr. Carl Lee Mann, 63, of 1118 The High Road, Engelhard, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Larry Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery. Mr. Mann was born in Hyde County on Jan. 8, 1945. He was the son of the late Sanford Gillian and Lizzie G. Mann and the surrogate son of the late Wilson Mann. He was a graduate of the former Davis High School. He was married to Lettie Blount Mann, who survives. He was a member of Faithful Hannah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Pamela Holloway of Greenville, Nelma Mann of Washington and Kenisha Mann of Belhaven; one son, Carl Scott of Newport News, Va.; eight sisters, Martha Selby, Margaret Gibbs and Cora Mann, all of Georgetown, Del., Lizzie Cannon of Bridgeville, Del., Helen Howard, Eva Shelton and Geraldine Gibbs, all of Engelhard and Devella Shelton of Hampton, Va.; five brothers, Willie Mann, Willie Gibbs and Leroy Mann, all of Engelhard, Louis Mann of Bridgeville, Del., and Larry Shelton of Virginia Beach, Va.; and five grandchildren. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the home. A walk-in viewing will take place today from 1-7 p.m. at Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, June 13, 2008)
MANN, Carrie Mae Griffin
Carrie Mae Griffin Mann, 101, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at the Cypress Rosewood, Raleigh. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, with the Rev. Royall Yount and Rev. Larry Homes officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Amity Methodist Church Cemetery, Lake Landing, N.C. with the Rev. Jim Lupton presiding. A reception will follow at the Community Parrish House at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Lake Landing, N.C. Arrangements are by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, November 12, 2010)
MANN, Charles E.
MANN, Claude A.
MANN, David Simmons
David Simmons Mann, age 45, a resident of 7820 Piney Woods Road, Fairfield, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at UHS–Pungo Hospital in Belhaven. Born July 28, 1966, in Beaufort County, he was the son of Richard L. Mann Jr. and Betty Simmons Mann who survive. David was a special needs son who brought love and happiness to his family and touched many lives. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the family plot in Fairfield Cemetery. Steve Bryan will officiate. In addition to his parents, David is survived by two brothers, Richard Lee Mann III and wife Shelly, and Thomas W. Mann and wife Sue, all of Fairfield; a sister, Darlene M. Parent and husband Kent of Hendersonville; nieces and nephews, Demock Mann, Brittany Mann Blizzard, Tyler Mann, Alex Payne, Richard Mann IV, Wyatt Mann, BoLee Mann, Kendal P. Dobra, Tessa Parent, Taron Parent, Jessie Parent, Thomas W. Mann II and Taylor M. Mann. David was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard L. and Murray Swindell Mann, and his maternal grandparents, Joseph L. and Maxine Boomer Simmons. The family suggests that memorials be directed to Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department, 6680 Highway 94, Fairfield, or Pungo District Hospital Foundation, 202 E. Water St., Belhaven NC 27810. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday, December 21, 2011)
MANN, Edna E.
MANN, Edward L.
HYDE COUNTY - Departed this life in Hyde County on the night of the 18th inst., Edward L. MANN, one of the oldest citizens of the county. He was a prominent man in all public enterprises and was a member of a distinguished, numerous and wealthy family. He was father of chief shellfish commissioner, J.S. MANN. (Economist-Falcon - Friday, January 26, 1894; pg. 3)
MANN, Edward Leigh
Mr. Edward Leigh Mann, age 60, a resident of 815 E. 4th St., Washington, died Monday, September 24, 2012 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and will be conducted by Dr. Michael Price. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:45 am prior to the service. Mr. Mann was born in Hyde County on June 9, 1952 to the late Max and Ruby Cuthrell Mann. He was a graduate of Washington High School and graduated from East Carolina University with a Master’s degree in English. He was an adjunct professor of English and Creative Writing, serving many of the local community colleges in eastern North Carolina. Mr. Mann was a well respected, talented musician, and incredible guitar player. Prior to his career in teaching, he was a member of many bands including The Catalinas, The Kays, and Kruze. He had a unsurpassed passion and love for music beginning at an early age and spanning his entire life. Mr. Mann was a member of First Christian Church of Washington. Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Leigh Mann Fell and husband William E. Fell, Jr. of Wilmington and his grandson, William “Wil” Fell. Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Mann family. (Paul Funeral Home)
MANN, Eleanor Farrow
Mrs. Eleanor Farrow Mann, 42, of 146 Copper Land, Engelhard, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mattamuskeet School with the Rev. George Merrick officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Memorial Cemetery, Engelhard. Mrs. Mann was born in Beaufort County on May 10, 1965. She was the daughter of the late Ina Whitney and James R. Spencer. She was married to Donald Mann, who survives. She was employed as a seafood processor. Survivors include one stepson, Dwight Mann of Greenville; one stepdaughter, Renita Mann of Greenville; 12 sisters, Hattie Farrow, Janice Whitney and Yvonna Small, all of Engelhard, Valerie Spencer, Willia Howard and Peggy McCoy, all of Fairfield, Pamela Farrow of Swan Quarter, Connie Spencer of Chocowinity, Hazel Basnight of Columbia, Callie Farrow of Greensboro, Doris Cutler of Washington and Peggy Rodgers of New York; five brothers, Eddie Whitney of Greensboro, Reggie Rodgers of Maryland, James Roberson of Raleigh, Charles Rodgers of New Jersey and James J. Weston of Belhaven; and four step-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Rowsom Funeral Home, Columbia. (Washington Daily News - Saturday, August 25, 2007)
MANN, Elizabeth "Bettie" Gibbs
MANN, Ella Rosaland /Rosalind
NC Christian Advocate [Greensboro, NC] - Thursday, October 8, 1908; pg. 13
NC Christian Advocate [Greensboro, NC] - Thursday, October 22, 1908; pg. 12
MANN, Emily
Mrs. Emlie (sic) MANN died at her residence in Fairfield. She was left a widow several years ago. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, October 17, 1889; pg. 3; column 4) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
MANN, Emma Farrow Bonner
MANN, Eunice
FAIRFIELD - We regret very much to learn that little Eunace MANN of Lake Landing, granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. T.H.B. Gibbs of this place, died very suddenly with the croup December 16th about 6 o'clock p.m. (The Evening Messenger - Tuesday, December 21, 1897; pg. 1; column 3) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
MANN, JR., Harvey B.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Harvey B. Mann, Jr. passed away March 30, 2010 at the age of 79. Born in Raleigh, N.C., the son of the late Harvey B. Mann, Sr. and Margaret Emma Mann of Engelhard, N.C., Harvey retired as Vice President after 25 years with Bank of America. He was a past president of the Virginia Beach Rotary Club and a Harris Fellow. He graduated NC State in 1952 and received an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1954. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Florence P. Mann, his daughters, Laura Mann Johnson and Virginia (Ginger) Mann, and his grandsons Kyle and Chandler Johnson, and Paul Rymsza. A service celebrating his life will be held Wednesday, April 7th at 2 p.m. at Eastern Shore Chapel, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. (Washington Daily News - Sunday, April 4, 2010)
MANN, Jack Spencer
Mr. Jack Spencer MANN, 88, of 724 Pamlico St., Belhaven, died Thursday, May 19, 2005, at Cross Creek Health Care in Swan Quarter. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Reddick Missionary Baptist Church in Belhaven with the Rev. James W. Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Northside Cemetery, Belhaven. Mr. Mann was born April 3, 1917, in Hyde County, son of the late Ella Mann and Polley Spencer. He graduated from the Pitt County public schools and did further studies at Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte. Mr. Mann was owner and operator of Jack and Sarah Beauty Salon. In New York he was a member of Victory Baptist Church. After moving back to North Carolina he became a member of St. Reddick Missionary Baptist Church and served as chairman of the Trustee Board. He was married to Nina Moore Mann who preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, Paul Reginald Mann of Bloomfield, Mich.; three sisters, Mary Spencer, Dorothy Spencer and Ethel Spencer, all of New York; five brothers, Walter Spencer, Willie Spencer and James C. Spencer, all of Belhaven, Wilbert Spencer of New York and Vincent Spencer of Connecticut, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Montross West. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the home, 724 Pamlico St., Belhaven. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, May 25, 2005)
MANN, James Emory
The Coastland Times - Friday, December 14, 1962; pg. 8
MANN, Joseph A.
The Advance [Elizabeth City, NC] - Tuesday, April 25, 1916; pg. 1
MANN, Joseph Spencer
Washington Progress - Tuesday, August 26, 1890; pg. 3
MANN, Julian Smith
**NOTE: Julian was the son of Edward Lockhart Mann & Mary Matilda Gibbs, not Giles. The last 2 paragraphs in this article are in error.
MANN, Kermit
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Thursday, Oct. 17, 1912; pg. 12 Lizzie Bonner Scrapbook owned by
F. Thomas Carmine, Jr.MANN, Leaner B.
HYDE COUNTY - Leaner B. MANN, 94, of the 700 block of Farnham Lane, died Aug. 6, 1991, in a nursing home. Mrs. Mann was born in Lake Landing, N.C., and was a member of St. Lydia Baptist Church in Hyde County, N.C. She was the widow of James Mann. Survivors include a daughter, Dallie Trotman of Virginia Beach; a son, David Spencer of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Olive B. Selby of Hyde County; and a grandchild. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Lydia Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cox Cemetery, Hyde County. Family and friends will assemble at 10 a.m. Sunday at the residence for the procession. Twilight Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, August 10, 1991; pg. 2D)
MANN, Leondis "Uncle Bub"
NORFOLK - Leondis "Uncle Bub'' MANN, 82, of the 3400 block of Llewellyn Ave., died Oct. 7, 2000, in Lafayette Villa Nursing Home. A native of Hyde County, N.C., Mr. Mann was an employee of the Public Works Dept. for the city of Norfolk and was a veteran of World War II. He was a former member of Queen Street Baptist Church. He is survived by a special daughter, Peggy Mann of Norfolk; and nieces and nephews, Rebecca Mann, Sheena Mann, Charlie Mann and wife Lillie, Raleigh Mann and wife Carolyn, Latonya Mann, all of Norfolk, Sarah Woods and husband Charles, Ruby Jackson and husband Jessie, Dorothy Robinson, Thelma Sauls, Larry, Tony, Anthony, Lizette, Donna, Reaucheau, Conrad Holloway and Victoria Cradle. He was predeceased by two sisters: Esther Lewis and Hazel Mann Knight; three brothers: Donnie Mann, Johnnie Mann and Casey Mann; and a sister-in-law, Bertha Mann. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oakland Cemetery, Hampton, by the Rev. James Williams. The family will assemble at Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, at 10:15 a.m. for the procession. (Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, October 11, 2000; pg. 8B)
MANN, Lydia Jennett
Lizzie Swindell Bonner Scrapbook submitted by F. Thomas Carmine, Jr.
MANN, Mrs. S. S. (Magnolia M. Watson)
SWAN QUARTER - Mrs. Samuel Spencer MANN, 88, died in Washington, N.C. on Monday at 9:20 a.m. after a long illness. She is survived by seven daughters: Mrs. L.H. Swindell of Washington, Mrs. Leslie Jones of Norfolk, Mrs. Clifton Credle of Belhaven, Mrs. John Sweeney of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Charles Hartman of Portsmouth, Mrs. William Amis of Hallsville, Texas, and Mrs. David McCarroll of Mamaroneck, New York; a son, J. Spencer Mann of New York City; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her husband was for the years of his lifetime, a prominent attorney of Hyde County, residing at Swan Quarter. Mrs. Mann was a native of Hyde County and after the death of her husband in 1940, she resided with her daughter, Mrs. Credle, in Belhaven. She was an active member of Trinity Methodist Church and daughter of the late Joseph M. and Mrs. Eliza Credle Watson. The body was taken from the Paul Funeral Home in Washington to Trinity Methodist Church for funeral services on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial was in the family cemetery at Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Friday, January 6, 1956; pg. 3)
MANN, Marion Spencer
MANN, Merdis Marie
ENGELHARD - Merdis Marie MANN, 62, died September 8 in Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Mrs. Mann was employed as a crab picker by a local seafood company. She is survived by her husband, Wester Mann, and daughter, Sylvia M. Whitfield, both of Engelhard; six sons [only 5 named]: Donald Mann, Larry Mann, Howard Mann, Mac McCoy Mann, all of Engelhard, and Cornell Mann of Raleigh; one sister, Grace Walker of Engelhard; four brothers: Tilson Young and Tom Young, both of Engelhard, William H. Young and George Young, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and 23 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church of Engelhard with burial following in the Brown Memorial Cemetery. Pastor George Merrick will officiate. Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, September 13, 1998, pg. 12A)
MANN, Milford Spencer
Milford Spencer Mann, 101, of Swan Quarter died Friday, May 17, 2019, at Cross Creek Health Care where she had been a resident for several years. Milford was born in Engelhard, October 2, 1917, the daughter of the late WilliamBenjamin and Lida Mae Hodges Spencer and was the foster child of William Melvin and Sara Elizabeth Hodges Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest K. Mann, and sisters Josie Berry, Ossie Harris ad Grace Sickle. Milford graduated from Engelhard High School, and after post-graduate studies, worked as a legal secretary, assistant Clerk of Superior Court and assistant Register of Deeds. She retired from Hyde County Sheriff’s Department in 1981 after 16 years of service as a deputy sheriff. After retirement, she continued to work for several years with Bryan Funeral Service. An active member of Swan Quarter Baptist Church for over 50 years, she served in the choir, as Acteen and Girls Auxiliary Leader, Junior Sunday School teacher, church treasurer and Women’s Missionary Union Director. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday in Swan Quarter Baptist Church. Pastor Jimmy Johnson and Steve Bryan will officiate. A committal service and burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Soule Cemetery. The family would like to thank Steve Bryan, Curtis Stotesberry and Edith Simpson for their special support and friendship and thank you to the staff of Cross Creek Health Care for their attentive and loving care. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the funeral service on Sunday. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MANN, Murray Swindell
FAIRFIELD - Mrs. Murray Swindell MANN, 89, of Route 1, Fairfield, died Friday morning at Cross Creek Health Center in Swan Quarter. A native of Fairfield, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Alexander Franklin and Susan Rebecca Murray Swindell. She was the widow of Richard Lee Mann, Sr. who died in 1949. She served as organist of Fairfield United Methodist Church for more than 70 years, taught music in the former Fairfield School for many years, was active in the United Methodist Women and the Fairfield Book Club. She was recognized as Hyde County "Woman of the Year". Surviving are a son, Richard Lee Mann, Jr. of Fairfield; a daughter, Betty Mann Carawan of Chesapeake, Va.; a brother, W. Durant Swindell of Raleigh; a sister, Catherine S. Bigelow of Barefoot Bay, Florida; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Fairfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. W. Thomas Clarke, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter where the body will lie in state until 12:30 p.m. Sunday when it will be moved to the church. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, May 2, 1993; pg. 10A)
MANN, Olivia Davis
MANN, Otella / Otelia Spencer
Mrs. Otella S. Mann, 87, of 1341 Paradise Road, Edenton, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Britthaven Nursing Home in Edenton. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith with Elder Willie Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Grove Church cemetery, Columbia. Mrs. Mann was born in Hyde County on April 12, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Mattie and Julian Spencer. She was a widow. She had been employed as a domestic. Survivors include two sisters, Matilda Gilliam of Columbia and Carrie Priester of New York. Arrangements are by Rowsom Funeral Home, Columbia. (Washington Daily News - Saturday, May 17, 2008)
EDENTON - Otelia Spencer Mann, 87, of Paradise Road, died Monday, May 12 at Britthaven Nursing. Born in Hyde County April 12, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Mattie Spencer. She was widowed and was employed as a domestic. Surviving are two sisters: Matilda Gilliam of Columbia and Carrie Priester of NY. Funeral services will be Monday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at The Church of Our Lord Savior Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith with Elder Willie Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Grove Church cemetery, Columbia. Rowson Funeral Home, Columbia is assisting with arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, May 18, 2008; pg. 10A)
MANN, Richard Howerton
ENGELHARD - Richard Howerton MANN, 84, died Sunday, October 19, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in the Middletown community on September 26, 1913, he was the son of the late Edward Lee and Ida Victoria Spencer Mann. He was retired from the former N.C. State Highway Commission as county supervisor after 42 years of service and was a member of the Engelhard United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth McKinney Mann; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were brothers: Carl L. Mann, Frank Mann and Max Mann, and a sister, Janie Mann. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter with the Rev. L.R. Sparrow, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, October 21, 1997; pg. 12A)
MANN, JR., Richard Lee
Richard Lee Mann, Jr., 87, of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Richard was born in Beaufort County on May 5, 1934, to the late Richard Lee and Murray Swindell Mann, Sr. He was married to Betty Simmons Mann for sixty-two and a half years. Richard proudly served as a lieutenant in the United States Army. He was a graduate of NC State University. He spent the rest of his working years as a farmer. He loved the land and loved his family, doing anything he could to help his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed visiting with his family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the family plot in the Fairfield Cemetery, with Randy Clayton officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Richard Lee Mann III of Fairfield, and Thomas W. Mann and wife Sue of Fairfield; a daughter, Darlene M. Parent and husband Kent of Penrose, NC; a sister, Betty Carawan of Fairfield; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David Mann. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Service)
MANN, Rosalind
NC Christian Advocate [Greensboro. NC] - Thursday, October 8, 1908; pg. 13
MANN, Ruby Cutrell
Ruby Cutrell MANN, 96, of Manteo, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in her residence. Mrs. Mann was born in Fairfield in Hyde County, NC and was a former proprietor of Drafty Tavern and former owner of Airport Café and retired from the Dareolina Restaurant. She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Dan and Mary Cutrell Cutrell and was predeceased by her husbands, Marvin Leslie Mann and Joe Daniels. She is survived by and cared for by her nieces, Hope Dough, Selma Watson and Kathy Spencer all of Manteo, Carolyn Cutrell of Fairfield, Nell Cox of Middleton, June, Janet and Joanne all of Virginia, and her nephew, Vernon Barrington of Manteo. A celebration of life will be held in Mount Olivet United Methodist Church on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 2:00 pm by Rev. Jerry Cribb and Rev. Tom Murphy. Entombment will be in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family at Twiford Funeral Home on Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The family will gather at the home at 206 Devon Street on Friday to receive friends at 12:30 until time of service. Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)MANN, Ruffin Murray
The Morning Post [Raleigh, NC] - Saturday, May 13, 1905; pg. 5
MANN, Ruth McKinney
ENGELHARD - Ruth McKinney MANN, 86, formerly of Engelhard and more recently a resident of The Meadows Assisted Living in Rockwell, died Tuesday, January 23 at The Meadows. Born in Hyde County on December 9, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Junious Thomas and Xenia Selby McKinney. She graduated from the old Engelhard School and attended cosmetology school. She was a retired cosmetologist. She was a member of the former Middletown Christian Church where she had been active in all phases of church life and was a member of the Hyde Chapter #213, Order of Eastern Star. She was the widow of Richard Howerton Mann who died October 20, 1997. Surviving are six brothers: H.J. McKinney of China Grove, N.R. McKinney, V.A. McKinney, Earl Gray McKinney and P.D. McKinney, all of Salisbury and P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry; and five sisters: Lois M. Fulp of Durham, Willie D. Testa of Auburn, N.Y., Eunice M. Dwiggins of Cooleemee, Irene M. Hinson and Emogene M. Carawan, both of Salisbury. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan and Valerie Ballance will officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, January 25, 2001; pg. 10A)
MANN, Sallie Hortense Easterling
Sallie Hortense Easterling Mann, passed away on January 1, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Martha and husband, Ronnie Faulkner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Thomas Jefferson “T.J.” Mann; her parents; loving sister and brothers. Funeral services will be held at Amity United Methodist Church, Lake Landing on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with burial immediately following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at St. George’s Episcopal Church Parrish Hall. Sallie was raised after her mother’s death when she was twelve, by her sisters, Rachel Greer and Martha Swindell and their husbands, Brooks and Russell. She lived with them in Covington, GA and Swan Quarter, NC. Sallie graduated from East Carolina College Suma Cum Laude with a degree in English and Voice. She later received a master’s degree from ECU and a second master’s degree in Library Science from Catholic University, Georgetown. She lived for many years in Winterville and Ayden. Sallie was a librarian at Sheppard Memorial Library before joining the staff of Joyner Library at ECU. After her retirement she was employed by Hyde County Schools as a “traveling” librarian. Sallie and T.J. first retired to Hyde County and later moved to their home on the Pungo River in Woodstock, Belhaven. She and T.J. loved their home and the river and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. In 2013, she moved to Cypress Glen Retirement Community where she became an active member, playing bridge and working in the library. She made many good friends and is described by them as being loyal, gracious, considerate and loving. She was active for many years in Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. Surviving loved ones also include nieces Mary-Anne Brannon and Liz Anne Allen and their husbands and children; her special friend Frankie Cubbedge and children, with whom she shared a “sister’s love”; and countless cousins, nieces, nephews and “great” nieces and nephews; and her grand dog, Pepper. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
August 19, 1932 – January 1, 2019MANN, Samuel M.
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Wednesday, October 11, 1893; pg. 7
MANN, Sandra Thomas
ENGELHARD - Mrs. Sandra Thomas MANN, 54, of 622 Virginia Avenue, Virginia Beach, died in Belhaven, on Thursday morning after suffering a heart attack at the home in Engelhard. A native of Chamberlain, South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Opal Thomas. She was a licensed practical nurse at Virginia Beach General Hospital where she had worked for the past 27 years. Funeral services were set for Saturday in Amity United Methodist Church, Lake Landing Community, near Engelhard. Rev. William Renn, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Charles S. Mann; a son, Douglas N. Mann of Virginia Beach; a brother, Lowell Thomas of Sun City, Arizona; and a grandchild. The family was to receive friends at the Engelhard home. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, November 4, 1990)
MANN, Sara Jones
WASHINGTON, N.C. - Mrs. Sara J. MANN, well-known resident of Fairfield in Hyde County, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Taylor Hospital where she had been a patient since September 22. Death was caused by a complication of disease. She had been in failing health for the past year. Before her marriage to the late Thomas C. Mann, former sheriff of Hyde and one of the largest planters in the county, she was Miss Sara Jones of Swan Quarter. She was born September 5, 1879, the daughter of the late John Jones and Anice Jones, former residents of Swan Quarter. Mrs. Mann took an active interest in the life of her community, was a member of the Fairfield Methodist Church, of the Book Club and other civic organizations. Surviving are one son, Thomas C. Mann of Fairfield; a step-daughter, Mrs. R.E. Windley of Vanceboro; a half-sister, Mrs. Robert Thomas of Swan Quarter; and a half-brother, John Roberts of near Raleigh. Funeral services will be conducted from the Fairfield Methodist Church Wednesday at 11 o'clock by the Rev. C. Allen Lee, pastor. Burial will be in the Fairfield Cemetery. (Unknown newspaper - October 1936) [Submitted by Merlin S. Berry of Gambrills, Md.]
MANN, Sarah
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT - We, the members of the Fairfield Missionary Society, wish to pay tribute to the memory of Mrs. Sarah MANN, who slipped away from earthly cares in the morning of October 6, 1936. She was a loyal member, one who did her duty unflinchingly. We shall miss her help and wholesome influence and think of her still as the same. I say she is not dead; just gone away. Be it Resolved: First, that her passing leaves us in sorrow, but her Christian influence will live on. Second, that our sympathy goes out to the dear ones left behind, and our wishes are that God's love and spirit abide with them. Third, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, one to the N.C. Christian Advocate, one to the Hyde County Messenger, and one recorded on our minutes. [signed: Mrs. A.B. Midyette, Miss Emily Carter, Mrs. A.L. Cuthrell] (The Hyde County Messenger - January 1937?) [Submitted by Merlin S. Berry of Gambrills, Md.]
MANN, Susan Jane
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Wednesday, November 15, 1899; pg. 8
MANN, Thomas
HYDE COUNTY - Resolution of the Fairfield Canal and Turnpike Co. in honor of Thomas MANN who died January 27, 1894 and the age of 73. (The Economist-Falcon Weekly - Friday, February 1, 1895)
HYDE COUNTY CHIPS - Thomas MANN died suddenly (no date mentioned). (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, February 8, 1894; pg. 2; column 2)
MANN, Thomas Jefferson
LAKE LANDING - Thomas Jefferson MANN, 84, for many years a leading figure in Hyde County politics, succumbed at 6 o'clock Thursday at his home at Lake Landing of a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been in failing health for two years. A man of striking personality, he had the knack of making strong friendships and keeping friends. Until about two years before his death, he was active and was usually in attendance at all public gatherings where he enjoyed meeting the people he knew. He had spent his life a farmer and businessman during which time he held many county offices and positions of honor. Mr. Mann was first married to Miss Ella Gibbs and they had the following children who survive: Harvey B. of Washington, D.C., Norfleet of Lake Landing, Mrs. Wade H. Ferguson of LaGrange, and Mrs. T.A. Jennette of Lake Landing. After the death of his first wife, he married Mrs. Blanche Bonner of Lake Landing about 37 years ago. The following children of this union survive: Thurston Mann of Raleigh, Walter Burrus Mann of Cary, William A. Mann of Belhaven, and Mrs. C.T. Gunn of Atlantic. There are 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Miss Janie Mann of Lake Landing. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Lake Landing, a Shriner of Sudan Temple, New Bern, and a lifelong member of Amity Methodist Church at Lake Landing from where the funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Burial was in Amity churchyard. All of the children reached home for the funeral except Harvey Mann who is seriously ill with pneumonia in Washington. (The Coastland Times - Friday, April 17, 1953; pg. 4)
MANN, Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson “T.J.” Mann passed away, June 30, 2017 at Vidant Hospital, Greenville after several years of declining health. He was a recent resident of Cypress Glenn Retirement Community. A native of Lake Landing, NC, he was bornJanuary 25, 1930 to the late Norfleet and Alese Mann. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Sallie Easterling Mann, his daughter Martha Mann Faulkner and her husband, Ronnie and a number of much beloved nieces, nephews, cousins friends and their children. T.J. was a graduate of Engelhard High School. He served in the U.S. Army for four years and was actively engaged in the Korean Conflict. He retired from DuPont in Kinston after thirty-two years of employment. During that period, he resided in Greenville, Winterville and Ayden. After retirement, he returned to his home in Lake Landing where he became an active participant in his community including church and several civic organizations. At the same time, he established an electrical contracting business which he continued after moving to his Pungo River cottage full time. There he quickly became the official greeter of Woodstock on the Pungo via his trusty golf cart accompanied by the dog he owned at the time. He was happiest when entertaining family and friends while enjoying his favorite libation on the front porch overlooking the water. T.J. loved crabbing, fishing, socializing with all those with whom he came in contact and sharing stories of growing up in Engelhard. He will be remembered by all as an out spoken but caring and loyal friend and family member. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday July 3, 2017 at Amity United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the family plot in the church cemetery, Pastor Jerald Craddock will officiate. He was preceded in death by a brother Charles Mann. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at St. George’s Episcopal Church Parrish Hall. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MANN, Thomas R.
HYDE COUNTY - Resolution of respect for Thomas R. MANN who died June 9, 1895, in the 62nd year of his age. (The Economist-Falcon Weekly - Friday, July 26, 1895)
MANN, Thurston Jefferson
RALEIGH - Thurston Jefferson MANN, 86, of Raleigh died on September 15, 2006 at the Springmoor Retirement Community. His devoted wife of 61 years, Lela Davenport Mann, was by his side along with his family. Lela Mann has spent the last several years lovingly caring for him during his battle with Alzheimer's. Mr. Mann was born on June 22, 1920 in Lake Landing, NC to the late Thomas Jefferson Mann and Blanche Bonner Mann. He was a 1941 graduate of N.C. State College. He subsequently earned a Master's degree from N.C. State and went on to receive his Ph.D. from Cornell University. He and his wife met at Columbia High School in Columbia, NC where they both taught. He was called to serve his country in the US Navy on July 2, 1942 as a Lieutenant on the USS LST 370. During his time with the Navy he participated in the North African Invasion, Invasion of Sicily and the Invasion of Normandy. Upon his return from the service he became an assistant professor of Agronomy at N.C. State. He served as a professor of Crop Science and head of the Genetics Department. In 1983 Mr. Mann retired from N.C. State after teaching there for over 40 years. He was well known for his tobacco genetics research. Mr. Mann will be remembered for his great wit, his love family and their time on the Pungo River, and his wonderful capacity to weave a tale. Mr. Mann is survived by his wife, Lela Davenport Mann; his three sons, Jeff Mann and wife, Johanna, Ray Mann and wife, Debora, Richard Mann and wife, Cathy; his brothers, William Austin Mann and Walter Burrus "Tommy" Mann; one sister, Ella Bonner Gunn; three grandchildren, Sarah, Kevin and Rebecca Mann. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Norfleet and Harvey Mann. Sisters, Myra Jeanette and Jane Ferguson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday night from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted on 1 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2006 at the Highland United Methodist Church on the corner of Ridge Road and Lake Boone Trail with the Rev. Jim Lee officiating. A private family graveside service will be held at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff and friends at Springmoor for the care and love shown to Thurston. Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7209 Glenwood Ave, is serving the Mann family. (The News & Observer - Saturday, September 16, 2006)
MANN, SR., Walter Burrus
Walter Burrus Mann Sr., 90, passed away surrounded by his family on February 18, 2016. Walter, or "Tommy" as family knew him, was born on August 20, 1925. He was raised in Lake Landing, N.C. in the county of Hyde by the late Thomas Jefferson Mann and Blanche Bonner Mann. He proudly served his country during WWII as an Army Private in the European Theater of Operations, notably in the Battle of the Bulge. Upon his honorable discharge, he attended
Louisburg College. Walter married Katherine Frances Holland of Cary, N.C. on April 5, 1947, and together they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage. Walter excelled in his work in the tire and trucking business in Wake County for six decades, and his most enjoyable years were spent working with his close friend, James A. Bailey. Walter has been a faithful and involved member of First United Methodist Church of Cary since 1948. He served as President of the Ellis Bland Sunday School Class and was often on the usher rotation. He served his community by becoming the President of the Cary Lions Club, a member of Cary Lodge 198 32nd Degree Mason of the Raleigh-Scottish Rite, a member of the Amran Shriners, and Past President of the Wake County Shrine Club. Walter is survived by his beloved wife Katherine H. Mann, son Walter B. Mann Jr. and wife Rhonda of Whispering Pines, and son Mark B. Mann and wife Susan of Cary. He's also survived by his sister Ella B. Gunn of Shelby and sister-in-law Lela D. Mann of Raleigh. He shared a special relationship with his sister-in-law Marie H. Seeger and husband Fred N. Seeger. Marie and Fred brightened his life on a regular basis with their loving company and her home cooking. Walter, or "Papa," was extremely proud of his four grandchildren; Thomas S. Mann, Rachel K. Mann, Stephen T. Mann, and Alyson N. Mann. He loved his extended family and his nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews were close to his heart. Walter was preceded in death by his brothers Thurston, William, Norfleet, and Harvey Mann and two sisters Myra Jennette and Jane Ferguson. Walter was a southern gentleman and friend to many. Friends and family alike were entertained by his unique sense of humor and extensive collection of stories and songs. He and Katherine enjoyed spending time with their family, boating, and both square and swing dancing. Walter also enjoyed deep-sea fishing, performing magic for his grandchildren, and skiing on the Pungo River in eastern North Carolina. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to caregivers Carrie and Kay Locklear and Keisha Young. These amazing women showed their kindness and strength of spirit as they cared for and loved Walter. The family greatly appreciates Dr. Robert Resnik and his hugely supportive staff at Cary Adult Medical. They are also extremely grateful for Dr. Susan Glenn and her team's compassionate care at Raleigh Neurology. A celebration of Walter's life will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Brown-Wynne at 200 S.E. Maynard Road in Cary, NC. (Brown-Wynne Funeral Home)
MANN, Walter Davis
BELHAVEN - Walter Davis MANN, 61, died Tuesday evening, July 20, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County, October 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Marion Spencer and Bessie Williams Mann. He was married to the former Wanda Gibbs on April 23, 1960. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1960's and was a retired shipping operator with Weyerhaeuser Corporation. Surviving are a son, Gregory Mann of Belhaven; two daughters: Sherry M. Stotesberry and Beverly M. Paul, both of Swan Quarter; a brother, Raymond Cuthrell of Cape Coral, Fla.; five sisters: Bessie Edwards, Dorothy Ramsey and Claudia Bright, all of Chesapeake, Va., Ella Wright of Woodbury, N.J. and Rose Marshall of Hammonton, N.J.; and one granddaughter. Mr. Mann was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Marion Spencer Mann, Jr. and sisters, Elsie Donato, Lucille Richardson and Virginia Cuthrell. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan will officiate. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter on Thursday, 7-8 p.m. and at other times at the home of Sherry and Ernie Stotesberry of Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, July 22, 1999; pg. 7B)
MANN, Wanda Gibbs
ENGELHARD - Ms. Wanda Gibbs MANN, 64, of 1947 White Plains Road, Engelhard, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. Ms. Mann was born in Hyde County on Sept. 9, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Rena Harris Gibbs. She had worked for the last several years as a clerk with R.S. Spencer, Inc. in Engelhard. She was a member of the former Middletown Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Gregory D. Mann of Chocowinity; two daughters, Sherry M. Stotesberry of Swan Quarter and Beverly M. Paul of Bath; one grandchild; three step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, January 18, 2006)
MANN, William Austin
William Austin Mann, 85, died Tuesday, January 22 at his vacation home at Woodstock on the Pungo in Beaufort County. Mr. Mann was born March 11, 1922 in Lake Landing, NC to the late Thomas Jefferson Mann and Blanche Bonner Mann. He attended Louisburg College, served in the US Merchant Marines in the Pacific theater during WWII, and married Mary Louise Sparrow who preceded him in death. He later married Dorothy Skinner Taylor who survives him. Bill was a lifelong Methodist and active in the Grifton Masonic Lodge. He retired from DuPont in 1982 after 29 years of service. His community service included assisting with the restoration of the Grifton Depot, the recovery effort after Hurricane Floyd, Christmas bell-ringing for the Salvation Army and volunteering at Pitt Memorial Hospital. Bill was chivalrous and a true gentleman. He was a gentle soul and we thank him for sharing his life with us. In addition to Dorothy Mann, his wife of 34 years, Bill is survived by his daughters Billie Jean Mann of Belhaven, Ella Hudson and husband Joe of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his daughter-in-law Katherine Sawyer Mann of Wilmington; his brother Walter B. “Tommy” Mann and wife Kay of Cary; sister Ella Bonner Gunn of Shelby; sister-in-law Lela D. Mann of Raleigh; six grandchildren, Karma Warren, David Hudson, William Allen Hudson and wife Michelle, and Austin, Charlie, and Mary Ashburn Mann; and two great-grandchildren, Samantha Warren and David J. Hudson Jr. as well as a large clan of much loved nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his stepson William Bruce Taylor and wife Ann of Bear Grass; step daughter-in-law Ann Taylor of Washington and step grandson Aubrey Taylor of Raleigh. In addition to his first wife, Mary, and son, Samuel Austin Mann, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers Thurston, Norfleet and Harvey Mann and sisters Myra Jennette and Jane Ferguson. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, January 26 at 1:00 at the Grifton United Methodist Church with a reception and visitation immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the “Friends of Amity” (Methodist Church in Lake Landing, N.C.), 88 Sally Lane, Belhaven, N.C. 27810. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. J. Thomas Lee, not only an excellent and committed oncologist, but also a human being extraordinaire! Bill truly lived in the manner expressed in one of his favorite poems “Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man.” Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Mann family. (Washington Daily News - January 24, 2008)
MANN, Yanita Cribbs
MRS. CARROLL L. MANN DIES IN RALEIGH HOME - Mrs. Carroll Lamb MANN, the former Yanita Cribbs, died Monday in Raleigh after a short illness. She had lived in Hyde County a great deal and was highly regarded. She was the wife of a prominent native of Hyde. She was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on September 20, 1882, the daughter of Carrie Roper and Harvey Hoyt Cribbs. She was an alumna of the University of Alabama and taught for several years at St. Mary's School in Raleigh where her principal subject was dramatics, in which she had a lifelong interest. She was married to Carroll Lamb Mann, professor of civil engineering at State College on October 20, 1909, and had made her home in Raleigh from that time until her death. Mrs. Mann was a devoted member of the Episcopal church and was active in the Good Shepherd Church and also in St. George's Episcopal Church in Hyde County. She also was prominent in the social life of Raleigh and was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Daughters of the American Revolution and was twice regent of the Bloomsbury Chapter of the DAR. She helped to form and was the second president of the State College Woman's Club and also held offices in the Olla Podrida Book Club of Raleigh. For many years she was a member of the Raleigh Woman's Club. Mrs. Mann was a member of the Kappa delta Sorority and recently assisted in organizing the chapter now being formed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is survived by her husband; three children: Carroll Lamb Mann, Jr. of Greensboro, Mrs. E.W. Freeze, Jr. of Randleman, and Mrs. Richard Garrett of Radburn, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. H.R. Fulton of Washington; and one brother, Louis Cribbs of Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Church of the Good Shepherd with the Rev, J. McDowell Dick, the rector, officiating. Interment was in Oakwood. Pallbearers were Joseph B. Cheshire, Sr., Jule B. Warren, Prof. C.M. Lambe, Same N. Mann, Louis M. Wade and H. Burton Robinson. The family requested that no flowers be sent. It was Mrs. Mann's wish that instead of flowers, interested friends give to the "Engelhard Library Book Fund", C.L. Mann, trustee, care of the First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Raleigh. Mrs. Mann was greatly interested in this library work, lately begun and located near the Mann's summer home in Engelhard, Hyde County. (The Coastland Times - April 13, 1951; pg. 2)
MANNING, Alice Virginia
MANNING, Allen
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Thursday, Feb. 4, 1909; pg. 12
MANNING, Edward D.
MANNING, SR., Floyd Poe
Mr. Floyd Poe Manning, Sr., age 90, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016, at his residence. Floyd was born on December 10, 1925 in Ponzer, NC, the son of the late Fletcher Manning and Katherine “Katie” Dunn
Manning. Floyd was veteran of the United States Army in the Army Air Corp in WWII in where he was a Bombadeer Instructor. He graduated from Georgia Tech receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He also received a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Atlanta Christian College. Floyd worked as a Wing Panel Engineer for Lockheed for many years and served as a pastor at Westside Christian Church. Some of Floyd’s many hobbies included; gardening, fishing, camping, vacations to the beach, and building churches. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and loved to serve the Lord. In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by four siblings, and a grandson, Zachary Parsons. Floyd is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Ethel Manning of Rockmart, GA; three sons, Floyd Manning, Jr. of Rockmart, GA, James R. (Wanda) Manning of Rockmart, GA, and Edward L. (Rose) Manning of Acworth, GA; four grandchildren, Christine (Nathan) Scott of Braselton, GA, Jennifer (Stephen) Burger of Dallas, GA, Steven Manning of California, and Brandy (Eric) Bell of Acworth, GA; Ten great-grandchildren, and one brother, Deering Manning of Jacksonville, FL. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Floyd Poe Manning, Sr. will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Musick officiating. Stephen Burger, Nathan Scott, Jonah Manning, Jera Shumpert, Murray Manning, and David Troughton will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow at Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to the service hour. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Floyd Poe Manning, Sr. (Eberhart Funeral Home)
MANNING, James
HYDE COUNTY ITEMS - Mr. James MANNING of Currituck, was recently killed by a falling limb while cutting timber. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, January 31, 1895; pg. 3; column 4)
MANNING, James Lester
CHARLESTON, S. C. – James Lester Manning of Supply, N. C., formerly or Orangeburg, died Sunday, July 22 (1979), at a hospital in Supply. The funeral will be Tuesday, July 24, at McAlister’s Chapel at 2 p.m. under the direction of McAlister’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Carolina Memorial Gardens. Mr. Manning was born December 17, 1908, in Sladesville, N. C., son of the late Harmon Manning and Lula Swindell Manning. He was former owner of Orangeburg Plumbing Company and a retired civil service worker. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Winner Manning of Supply; two sons, James Manning of Florida, and Holmes L. Manning of Tampa, Florida; three daughters, Mrs. John Forney of Hanahan, S. C., Mrs. Thomas Shealy of Little River, S. C., and Mrs. J. Marrell of Crystal River, Florida; two brothers, Lewis Manning of Winston-Salem, N. C., and Harmon Manning of Naples, Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Barrow of Elizabeth City, N. C.; and Mrs. Lundsten M. Bennett of New Mexico; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (The Times and Democrat, Orangeburg, SC - July 24, 1979) Submitted by Linda Mayo.
MANNING, John Wallace
John Wallace Manning, Jr, 78, died on October 1, 2023, at the Currituck Health and Rehab Center in Barco, NC, where he had resided since April 2022, after living for thirty years on Ocracoke Island. John was born on June 26, 1945, in Hanover, NH,to Leona “Nidi” and John Wallace Manning Sr. The family lived in Connecticut for several years, then settled in Lakewood, OH. John graduated from St. Edward High School in 1963, followed by two years at Borromeo Seminary. He enlisted in the Army, serving from 1965 to 1969, with tours in Vietnam and Germany. In 1972, he graduated with a BA in communications from Ohio State University. In the Cleveland area, John drove for the Jones Transfer Company, earned a glider pilot license, joined his brother, Michael, in a silver jewelry-making venture, developed carpentry skills, and painted striking wall graphics. In his love for the Great Lakes, he spent a summer as a crew member on an iron ore freighter and fished Lake Erie for perch and walleye. John moved to Ocracoke Island around 1990, where he established a woodworking shop to make sand-blasted signs for area homes and businesses. The dozens of beautiful signs now gracing the island remain his legacy. Later he spent several years managing the facilities at Howard’s Pub, the island’s largest eating establishment. After thirty years of a life he loved, John suffered a stroke in 2019. When he needed additional care, he moved to the Barco care facility. John leaves behind a close-knit community of friends on Ocracoke. John is survived by his six sisters: Susan Purcell (James), Seattle, WA; Martha Membrino (Joseph), Cooperstown, NY; Maureen, NYC; Mary Purcell (Joseph), Singapore; Jane Tushar (Daniel), Sammamish, WA; and Elizabeth (Michael “Casey” Ryan), Avon, OH; and by 13 nieces and nephews and 29 great-nieces and great-nephews. John is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Michael, who died in 1983. A private family service will be held. Donations in memory of John may be made to the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department, 822 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960 [www.ocracokevfd.org], where John served as firefighter and later as captain. Please leave condolences to the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. (Gallop Funeral Home)
MARIETTE, Vivian Smithwick
SAVANNAH, GA - Vivian Smithwick Mariette passed away November 1, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Hyde County, NC on Nov 21, 1926. Mrs. Mariette was a homemaker known for her prolific vegetable and flower gardens, her beautifully artistic quilts, and her great love of every cat she ever met. She lived in Charlotte, NC most of her life and moved to Savannah, GA in 2011 to be closer to family. She was predeceased by her parents Rufus and Grace Harris Smithwick, brothers James and Archie Smithwick, husband Sydney L. Mariette, and son Mykle Mariette. She is survived by her sons Richard (Jan) Mariette of Savannah, GA, Paul Mariette of Green Valley, Arizona, and her sister Sybble Marie Smithwick of Savannah. GA. Graveside service will be at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC Tuesday November 12 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Humane Society of Savannah at 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Savannah, GA 31406 or Hospice Savannah at PO Box 13190 Savannah GA 31416. TH Robertson F&CS is serving the family. (Savannah Morning News - November 6, 2013)
MARLEY, Sandra Harris
OCRACOKE - Sandra (Sandy) Harris Marley, 79, of Ocracoke, NC died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her home with family by her side. She was born March 7, 1942, to the late James A. Harris and Avis Sherrill Harris and grew up in Troy, NC. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. Sandy loved shelling, lottery tickets, and living on Ocracoke. She was always up for an adventure. She enjoyed playing cards and never met a stranger. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Marley Gaskins (Earl), and grandchildren Amanda Lynn Gaskins (Grant Jackson) and Spencer Alan Gaskins (Grace Ward). Sandy requested no service be held. The family will celebrate her life privately. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)
MARNER, Mary Naomi Spencer
COLUMBIA - Mary Naomi Spencer MARNER, 85, died April 29 at her residence. Mrs. Marner, a widow, was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia and was a homemaker. Born May 7, 1916 in Hyde County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Sr. and Agnes B. Spencer. She is survived by a daughter, Mary E. Marner of New York; two sons: Nathaniel Marner, Jr. and Kenneth R. Marner, both of Colorado; two sisters: Charlotte Fenner of Colorado and Jennie M. Bowser of New York; two brothers: Linwood Spencer and Samuel Spencer, Jr., both of Colorado; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m. at Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, May 5, 2002; pg. 14A)
MARRINER, Mattie Pearl
Mattie Pearl Marriner, 89, of 2578 West Fifth Street, Greenville, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, September 21, 2009, at Old Tar River Manor, Greenville, NC. Born in Swan Quarter, NC, she was the daughter of the late David Pegram and the late Mamie Ballance and was the widow of Mr. William Marriner. Mrs. Marriner is survived by one son, Reginald Mason of Shawboro, NC; daughters, Lynn Marriner of Greenville, NC, Dorothy Barnard of Front Royal, VA, and Mamie O’Neal of Grandy, NC. God blessed her with 16 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Douglas Wayne Mason formerly of Shawboro, NC, Thomas N. Mason formerly of Shiloh, NC; and her step-son, Louis Marriner formerly of Greenville, NC. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Pearl Street Pentecostal Church, Elizabeth City, NC with the Rev. Rick Lowery and Rev. Roland Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel and at other times at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Mason, 1163 East Ridge Road, Shawboro, NC. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Marriner family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
MARSHALL, Ada Mae Cox
The Coastland Times - Jan. 6, 1983; pg. 5B
MARSHALL, Annie Cox
ENGELHARD - Mrs. Annie Cox MARSHALL, 84, of Engelhard, died Wednesday of last week at the home of her son, Norwood B. Marshall, in Norfolk, Va. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Engelhard Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. H.L. Martin. Burial was in the Amity Methodist Church cemetery. Mrs. Marshall, widow of Braxton C. Marshall, had made her home in Norfolk for the past 13 years. She was a member of the Engelhard Methodist Church and the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Surviving are two sons: Murl Marshall of Engelhard and Norwood B. Marshall of Norfolk; one daughter, Mrs. Winifred S. Buchheit of Scottsboro; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Her nephews served as pallbearers. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, February 26, 1970; pg. 6)
MARSHALL, Arthur Bruce
MARSHALL, Brandon Martelle
Brandon Martelle Marshall, 44, of Engelhard, died, unexpectedly Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born in Pitt County on August 16, 1976, to Braxton Martelle and Veronica Sadler Marshall. He was married to Adriane Swindell Marshall who survives. Hewas a graduate of Mattamuskeet High School and North Carolina State University, he was employed as an agronomist with Coastal Producers and worked for the family business at Martelle’s Feed House in Engelhard. Brandon loved Hyde County its people and the beauty of the land, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, an advocate for Ducks Unlimited, he served as the Hyde County Chapter president for many years. He was a past member of the board of directors for the Hyde County Farm Bureau, the Engelhard Sewer Board, and a former member of the Engelhard Volunteer Fire Department. His passion for sports was evident as he was very instrumental in the continuous efforts to provide the Hyde County Youth with an athletic program, he loved children, coaching, and his Wolf Pack. His professionalism and hardworking ethic allowed him to be one of the few participants of the NC State CALS Leadership Program traveling in different parts of the world. Brandon’s family was the center of his life, he was a great father, who loved to be involved in his children’s activities and spending time with his extended family. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the family plot at Soule Cemetery. Pastor Jerald Craddock will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In addition to his wife, and parents surviving are his children, Carsyn, Watson, and Brennan Marshall of the home, two brothers, Justin Marshall and wife Amy of Carolina Beach, and Brian Marshall and wife Abigail of Engelhard; his nieces Vivian Marshall, Evelyn Marshall, Harper Swindell, and Josie Swindell, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law Barry and Debbie Swindell of Scranton, his brother’s in-law Alex Swindell, and wife Stephanie of Chocowinity and Matthew Swindell and wife Kaitlyn of Greenville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Murl and Dancy Watson Marshall, and his maternal grandparents Otis E. and Marjorie Gibbs Sadler. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funneral Home)
MARSHALL, Dancy Watson
ENGELHARD - Dancy Watson MARSHALL, 78, of Route #1, died Monday, June 24, at her home. Born in Engelhard on July 31, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Israel Braxton and Leath Spencer Watson. Mrs. Marshall was a member of Engelhard United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and was a former president of the Women's Society. She worked for many years at the original Engelhard Hotel, which was operated by her family, and later served as magistrate in Hyde County from 1968 until 1983. She was treasurer of the Amity Church Cemetery Fund. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Murel Eugene Marshall; two sons: Murel Eugene Marshall, Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana and Braxton Martelle Marshall of Engelhard; a daughter, Mrs. Norwood Lee (Mary Ann) Gibbs of Engelhard; a sister, Mitzi W. Hardee of Wilmington; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Marshall was preceded in death by two sisters: Carey Watson Morrill in 1981 and an infant sister, Henrietta Mann Watson in 1912. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Watson family plot in Amity Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. L.R. Sparrow and Leon Williams officiating. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, June 25, 1996)
MARSHALL, Etha Mae Gibbs
ENGELHARD - Etha Mae Gibbs MARSHALL, 91, long time resident of Engelhard and more recently a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center, died Tuesday, April 17 at Cross Creek. Born in Hyde County on September 2, 1909, she was the daughter of the late E.P. and Annie Spencer Gibbs. She was the widow of John Anson Marshall and was a member of the Engelhard United Methodist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law, Nina C. Gibbs of Engelhard. She was preceded in death by one sister, Viola G. Paul; and five brothers: Nat Gibbs, Albert Gibbs, Leslie Gibbs, Henry Gibbs, and Floyd Gibbs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery in Engelhard. The Rev. Valerie Ballance and the Rev. Scott Sukeforth will officiate. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, April 19, 2001; pg. 10A)
MARSHALL, Gilda Gibbs
Gilda Gibbs Marshall, 82, of Engelhard, and for some years, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center, died Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Cross Creek in Swan Quarter. Born January 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel “Nat” and Rena Bell Spencer Gibbs. She was married to William G. “Billy” Marshall, Jr. who preceded her in death. She worked for many years as an agent for United Insurance Company of America, was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and very active in teaching at Mattamuskeet Senior Center. She attended the Swan Quarter Pentecostal Holiness Church. Gilda was a very crafty person, loved everyone and always had a smile on her face. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery, Engelhard. Pastor Mike Wheeler will officiate Surviving are daughter, Melinda M. Fletcher and husband, William of Youngsville; three brothers, Marco Gibbs and wife, Denise of Engelhard, Allen Gibbs and wife, Sue of Engelhard and Stacey Gibbs of Brown Summit, N. C.; a sister, Hazel G. Luce and husband, Tom of Bayville, N.J. The family will receive friends on Sunday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Mattamuskeet Senior Center. (Bryan Funeral Service)
MARSHALL, John Osacr
North Carolina Christian Advocate - Thursday, October 2, 1913; pg. 12
[NOTE: Tombstone states date of birth as Jan. 15, 1865]
MARSHALL, Kathryn Hawes
ENGELHARD - Kathryn Hawes MARSHALL, 66, died Monday, March 4, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Charlotte on April 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late William Victor and Mildred David Hawes. She worked as office manager of Tideland Electric Membership Corp. Engelhard Office until her retirement in 1991. Surviving are her husband, Robert Autry Marshall; three daughters: Judith Marie Marshall of Engelhard, Amy Elizabeth Marshall of Columbia, S.C. and Wendy Leigh Marshall of Norfolk, Va.; three sisters: Barbara H. Walker of Hayesville, Dorothy H. Gray of Satsuma, Florida and Ellen H. Jones of Norcross, Ga. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery with Steve Bryan officiating. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, March 7, 1996; pg. 8A)
MARSHALL, Lillian Gibbs
ENGELHARD - Lillian Gibbs MARSHALL, 94, died Tuesday, February 19 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County on August 15, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Carrie Spencer Gibbs. She was the widow of Fred L. Marshall who died in 1959. Mrs. Marshall was a member of the Engelhard United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters: Maxie M. Cahoon of Engelhard and Faye M. Temple of Camden; six grandchildren: Michael Cahoon, Pamela C. Berry, Ramona Temple, Bonita Temple, Robin T. Gallop and Stephen Temple; and two great-grandchildren: Becky Berry and Jill Berry. Mrs. Marshall was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Gibbs, Jr. and two sisters, Gladys Marshall and Allie Gibbs. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery. The Rev. Valerie Ballance will officiate. Arrangements are being handled by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, February 21, 2002; pg. 6A)
MARSHALL, Linwood B.
Dare County Times - Friday, April 16, 1943; pg. 1
MARSHALL, Mable Elizabeth Lowe Sawyer
Mrs. Mable Elizabeth Lowe Sawyer MARSHALL, 94, of 160 Maple St., Pantego, died Monday, May 10, 2004. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mt. Olive Church of Christ with Scott Askew officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Jerry Sawyer, Howard Rose, Jonathan Sawyer, Gene Sawyer, Keith Gibson and Lloyd Sawyer will serve as pallbearers. Other grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Marshall was born in Hyde County on May 30, 1909. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Bell Lowe. She was married to Walter Sawyer, who preceded her in death in 1951. She later married Jason Marshall, who preceded her in death in 1971. She was a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Doris Rose of Pantego, Dorothy Gibson of Charlottesville, Va. and Ann Braddy of Belhaven; three sons, Walter Sawyer of the Terra Ceia community of Pantego, Wilbur Sawyer of the Schram's Beach community of Belhaven and Buddy Sawyer of the Free Union community of Pinetown; one sister, Louise Howard of Wrightsville Beach; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Sawyer; four sisters, Lillian Clayton, Dessie Lowe, Florence Lowe and Beulah Stotesbury; and three brothers, Zack Lowe, Reid Lowe and William Robert Lowe. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, and other times at the home of her daughter, Ann Braddy, 70 Old Topping Drive, Belhaven. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, May 12, 2004)
MARSHALL, Mary
Washington Progress [Washington, NC] - Thursday, October 8, 1908; pg. 3
MARSHALL, Mary Belle Swindell
YORKTOWN, VA. - Mary Belle Swindell MARSHALL, 93, formerly of Hyde County, died June 9 in a York County, Va. nursing home, where she had lived for some time. She was the daughter of the late Addison and Florence Elizar Midyette Swindell and was the widow of Glenn Marshall. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hampton, Va. She is survived by 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were set for 11 a.m. Saturday at the family plot in Amity Methodist Cemetery with Steve Bryan to officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, June 13, 1993)
MARSHALL, JR., Murel Eugene
Murel E. Marshall Jr. age 72 passed away November 29, 2015. Born December 28, 1942 to Murel and Dancy Watson Marshall in Engelhard, N.C. Murel served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from W.P.B. Constructors after 24 years as Construction Supervisor. His survivors include his wife of 40 years, Linda Lee Sullivan Marshall, daughters Rhonda Linette Casteel-Weaver (Brad Weaver) and Jennifer Lynn Marshall--Arnold; sons, Patrick, Michael Todd and Hunter Marshall and several grandchildren, including his granddaughters, Caitelynn Christina Watson Marshall and Ciara Lee Casteel; brother, Martelle Marshall and sister, Mary Ann Gibbs. He was a member and past officer of the Speedway 500 Moose Lodge. Friends may call Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 4-8 pm at Family Funeral Care, 5791 Rockville, Rd, Indianapolis, IN. The funeral will be Thursday December 3, 2015 at 11am at Family Funeral Care with Interment following at Washington Park East. (Bryan Funeral Service)
MARSHALL, SR., Murel Eugene
ENGELHARD - Murel Eugene MARSHALL, SR., 85, died Saturday, January 29 at Beaufort County Hospital where he had been a patient since last Monday. Born in Hyde County, November 18, 1914, he was the son of the late Braxton Carroll and Annie Cox Marshall. He was married to the late Dancy Watson Marshall who died June 24, 1996. He was a member of Engelhard United Methodist Church and had been a familiar part of Martelle's restaurant since its opening three years ago, where he greeted and seated customers daily. Surviving are his two sons: Mural Eugene Marshall, Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana and Braxton Martelle Marshall of Engelhard; his daughter, Mary Ann M. Gibbs of Engelhard; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; two nieces: Kim Thompson and Robin Helwig of Alliance, Nebraska; and his sister-in-law, Mitzi Watson Hardee of Wilmington. Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by three brothers: Carroll Marshall, Norwood B. Marshall and Earl Marshall. Funeral services were held Monday, January 31 at the graveside in Amity United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Lon Miller, Valerie Ballance and Steve Bryan officiated. His grandsons served as pallbearers, they were: Michael Lee Gibbs, Brandon Marshall, Justin Marshall, Brian Marshall, Patrick Marshall, Michael Todd Marshall, and Hunter Marshall. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, February 3, 2000; pg. 11A)
MARSHALL, Philip Oscar
Philip Oscar Marshall, 86, of Nashville, NC passed away at home on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Philip was born on March 14, 1938, in Engelhard, NC to the late Thomas B. Marshall and Gladys G. Marshall. He graduated from Engelhard High School and went to work for the FBI and served his country as a member of the US Army. Philip also worked with East Carolina Bank and Atlantic Dodge. He later retired from the North Carolina Department of Corrections. Philip had a great love for the outdoors and was an avid hunter, who took great pride in sharing with his daughter, Phyllis. He is survived by his wife, Rita Marshall, daughter Phyllis Kondor and son-in-law, Nick Kondor, sister, Anna M. Clarke, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by brother, Thomas B. Marshall, Jr., and sisters, Gwendolyn M. Wagner and Susie M. Jarvis. A memorial service will be held June 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Amity Methodist Church, 31655 US Hwy 264, Engelhard, NC. A special THANK YOU to Ashton and Brent Fisher, Sally and James Anderson, and Vickie and Larry Leggett for their unwavering support during this time. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MARSHALL, Robert Autry
Robert Autry Marshall, 74, of 2525 White Plains Road, Engelhard died early Wednesday, February 24, 2010, unexpectedly at his home. Born in Hyde County, December 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Roy Gibbs and Gladys Elizabeth Midyette Marshall. He retired from the U. S. Air Force as Master Sergeant in 1974 and then in 1980 he began work as a rural carrier with the U. S. Postal Service where he retired in 1997. he was a member of Atlantic Lodge # 294, AF & AM and was a faithful and active member of Soule United Methodist Church. He was first married to the former Kathryn Hawes who preceded him in death in 1996 and later married Shirley Hubbard Douglas Marshall who survives. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Soule United Methodist Church. Pastor Jerald Craddock will officiate and Masonic Rites will be provided by Atlantic Lodge # 294. Burial with military honors will follow in Fulford Cemetery. Surviving in addition to his wife, are daughters, Wendy Marshall of Portland, Oregon, Amy Marshall of Rock Hill, SC, Carol Ann Williams and husband, Kent of Engelhard, Diana D. Riggins and husband, Terry of Loda, Illinois, Lisa D. Carawan and husband, Mark of Swan Quarter and Wendy Douglas of Engelhard; a brother, Roy Wayne Marshall and wife, Nora of Engelhard; a sister, Christine M. Cahoon of Pinetown; grandchildren, Tabitha Lewis, Jonathan Williams, Terry Lee Riggins, Jr. and Kayla Riggins; a great-granddaughter, Jaila Williams. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy M. Hearn. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter on Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home. (Bryan Funeral Service)
MARSHALL, Roy Wayne
Roy Wayne Marshall, 72, of 2575 White Plains Road, Engelhard, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. Born June 13,1944, in Hyde County, he was the son of the late Roy Gibbs and Gladys Midyette Marshall. He was married to the former Nora Payne who survives. Wayne served in the United States Army during the View Nam era. He spent most of his working years as a carpenter in various types of construction and was very active in the Hyde County Mini Pullers Club. He was a member of Watson’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Rev. Jerald Craddock and Steven Mills will officiate. Burial will follow in Fulford Cemetery. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Chad Everett Marshall and wife, Stephanie of Fairfield; two daughters, Kimberly M. Buehler of Williamston and Buffy M. Gibbs and her husband, Kit of Engelhard; a sister, Christine Marshall Cahoon of Pinetown; grandchildren are Sydney Schmitt, Cassy Gibbs, Deanna Marshall, Cruise Gibbs, Mandy Schmitt, Garrett Schmitt and Kara Marshall. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Autry Marshall. Friends may visit with the family at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter on Friday evening, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and other times at the home. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MARSHALL, Ryan Thompson
Ryan Thompson Marshall, 41, of Swan Quarter went on to his eternal home on February 6, 2022. Born on June 5, 1980, and raised in Swan Quarter, North Carolina. Ryan was the oldest son of Samuel S. Marshall Jr. and Tonie Thompson Marshall. Hegraduated from Mattamuskeet High School in 1998 and grew up in Swan Quarter surrounded by his loving family including a special group of cousins and many friends. Ryan had a beautiful soul, a sharp wit and keen sense of humor. He loved his family beyond measure and was never happier when surrounded by them and his many friends. Ryan was a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, and a friend to so many. From an early age out on the water with his Pop, Ryan fell in love with being out on the boat. His favorite times and biggest adventures were out on the water with his family and friends. He could be found on any given summer afternoon in Swan Quarter Bay enjoying the sun, catching fish, laughing, joking, and enjoying life. Many fond memories of fishing, eating crabs and days on the water comfort those he leaves behind that loved him so. Ryan was a music man and loved playing the guitar, singing, and enjoying music. He loved playing for his loving nephews and with his brother, with his cousins, and with all of the special friends he gained along his path playing music together. Ryan was a talented mechanic and loved fast cars and Harley Davidsons. He began his career at Swan Quarter Exxon, lovingly referred to as Pat’s. He later built his own shop but returned to Pat’s as the owner and operator, renaming the station Ryan’s Garage. Ryan enjoyed helping others and became a friend to many through his work there. A celebration of life will be held for Ryan on Thursday, February 10 at 1 p.m. at the Swan Quarter Community Park, 56 Landing Road, Swan Quarter. Pastor Mike Wheeler will be officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private inurnment will take place at a later date. Ryan is survived by his parents Samuel S. Marshall, Jr. and Tonie Thompson Marshall of Swan Quarter, a brother George Barret Marshall, a special sister-in-law Mallori Swain Marshall of Belhaven and two beloved nephews, Thompson and Huxton. Ryan is also survived by many beloved cousins to whom he served as more of a brother and by an extended family that will miss him dearly. Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Samuel S. Marshall Sr. and Emogene B. Marshall of Engelhard and his maternal grandparents George Norman Thompson and Edith Credle Thompson of Swan Quarter and a cousin, Todd Fletcher. Ryan grew up in the Calvary Presbyterian Church in Swan Quarter where he was baptized at the age of seven. This is where Ryan fell in love with the Lord. He had a strong faith and a great love for the Lord which he carried with him and shared with those he knew. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MARSHALL, SR., Samuel Shirrell
ENGELHARD - Samuel Shirrell MARSHALL, SR., 79, died Thursday, August 10, at home. Born in Hyde County, he was the son of the late Solomon and Patsy Stowe Marshall. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was a Mason and member of Mattamuskeet Lodge AF&AM, and a member of Engelhard United Methodist Church. He was married to Emogene Ballance Marshall who preceded him in death in January 1998. Surviving are four sons: Sam S. Marshall, Jr. of Swan Quarter, Charles K. Marshall of Engelhard, Ronald Reese Marshall of Greenville and Lance D. Marshall of Engelhard; two daughters: April M. Fletcher and Mona M. Prado, both of Wilson; two sisters: Sarah Elizabeth M. Cahoon and Edla M. Shaffer, both of Engelhard; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers: William A. Marshall and Charles Marshall; sisters: Patty Todd Marshall, Alice Marshall, Annie Blanche Marshall, Thelma M Hunter, Charlotte M. Neal and Cala Meade Bonner. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Fulford Cemetery. The Rev. Valerie Ballance officiated. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, August 13, 2000; pg. 12A)
MARSHALL, William Guy
North Carolina Christian Advocate - Wednesday, March 6, 1901; pg. 8
MARSHALL, JR., William Guy
ENGELHARD - William Guy "Billy" MARSHALL, JR., 65, died on Saturday, May 13, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late William Guy and Thelma Cuthrell Marshall. Mr. Marshall was an attendant at the W.H. Cox Service Station for 45 years and worked as a parts clerk at Williford Auto Supply in Engelhard for several months prior to his retirement due to health reasons. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army and reached the rank of Corporal having served in Germany and Salzburg, Austria. He was a member of the Engelhard Christian Church, the American Legion and was the first chief of the Engelhard Volunteer Fire Department where he was active until his health caused his retirement. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery with the Rev. Albert Stuck, his pastor, and Steve Bryan officiating. Surviving are his wife, Gilda Gibbs Marshall; a daughter, Melinda G. Fletcher of Youngsville; two sisters: Mrs. Malcolm (Earlyne) Gibbs of Engelhard, and Mrs. Rue M. Harris of Raleigh. Members of the Engelhard Volunteer Fire Department served as honorary pallbearers. Arrangements were by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, May 16, 1995)
MARTIN, Elizabeth Pendergraft
ENGELHARD - Elizabeth Pendergraft MARTIN, 77, formerly of Engelhard and more recently a resident of Cypress Glen Retirement Center in Greenville, died Sautrday, February 12 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Born in Johnston County on October 5, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Daisy Gooch Pendergraft. She was the widow of Haywood Lee Martin who died in 1988. She was a member of the Amity United Methodist Church at Lake Landing, the United Methodist Women and the Extension Homemakers Club. Surviving are a son, James Floyd Sanders of Immokalee, Florida; two daughters: Elizabeth Ann S. Upchurch of Raleigh and Marsha S. Gibbs of Engelhard; three step-daughters: Sandra Martin of New Bern, Sylvia Elliott of Norwich, Conn. and Judy Bouche of Long Island, N.Y.; a brother, Floyd Pendergraft, Jr. of Kenly; three sisters: Dorothy P. Batten of Smithfield, Gladys P, Albritton of New Bern and Barbara P. Riley of Winterville; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Amity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Valerie Ballance officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Martelle Marshall, Ferrell Berry, Leon Ballance, and John Shaffer. Graveside services and burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Pilkington Family Cemetery near Pine Level. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Sawn Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, February 15, 2000; pg. 12A)
MARTIN, Emily Derstine
Emily D. Martin passed peacefully from the arms of her loving husband into the presence of her Saviour on October 19, 2022, after courageously battling leukemia for 2 years. She was born in Sellersville, PA on October 12, 1961. She is lovingly missedby Malvern Martin, her dear husband of 39 years, and 13 children: Alex Spring married to Danette, of Chugwater, WY; Ricky Spring of Washington, NC; Dari Martin married to Rita of Plymouth, NC; David Strait of Phoenix, AZ; Joey Phillips married to Kelly of Sparta, WI; Kenton Martin of Pantego, NC; Brooke married to Johann Butikofer of Cuba, MO; Shari married to Kendall Hershberger of Pantego, NC; Jill married to Ryan Martin of Goldston, NC; Elva married to James Lynn Miller of Castalia, NC; and the 3 girls still at home, Shyanne, Harmony, and Melody. She is also greatly missed by her 14 grandchildren. She loved them dearly and delighted in spending time with them reading stories, playing games, building puzzles, and making precious memories together. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Anna Derstine; brother, Joel Derstine; infant son, Bradlyn D. Martin; and infant granddaughter, Angelina Skye Miller. We are thankful for the beautiful gift of love and compassion God gave us in our dear mother. We will miss her immensely! The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hope Mennonite School located at 680 Mainstem Rd. Pantego, NC. A funeral service will be held Monday, October 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Union Grove Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Hope Mennonite Church Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MARTIN, Florence Peterson
OCRACOKE - Florence Peterson MARTIN, 84, died Aug. 11, 2004. Mrs. Martin was born in Millville, N.J., to the late Eric Henry Peterson and Ida Charlotte Paulson on Oct. 14, 1919. She was educated at Columbia University School of Nursing and served in the Army during World War II. Her early career was as a registered nurse in pediatrics at Hartford Hospital and she continued nursing at the Veterans Hospital in Newington, Conn. Her joy in life was her family. Planning and building their home on Ocracoke Island, N.C. with her husband was the fulfillment of a longtime dream. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy L. Martin of Ocracoke, Gay M. O'Connor and husband Bill of San Francisco, Calif., Jane M. Buday and husband David of Doylestown, Pa. and Victoria M. Guertin and husband Paul of Glastonbury, Conn.; grandchildren, David, Matthew, Jennifer, Martin, Jeremiah, Eric, Peter, Karly, Tyler, Jane and Abby; and a great- grandchild, Sasha. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Gail Wycoff Martin. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Ocracoke United Methodist Church on Ocracoke Island. (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, August 13, 2004)
MARTIN, Hazel Estella Collins
Mother Hazel Estella Collins Martin went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, NC. The sunrise of her life began in Hyde County on August 9, 1931, daughter of the late Warren and Gabella SandersCollins. Hazel attended the Beaufort County Schools. She worked hard raising her children, making sure they had an education, working on the different farms including cotton, tobacco, and flowers. She was faithful in her Christian service by serving in various churches such as, First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, New Hope Pentecostal Faith Holiness Church, Touch of Love Ministry, and New Beginning Outreach Ministry where she served as Mother of the church under her son-in-law and Pastor Wallace Burrus. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Joseph Martin. She was preceded in death by son, John Richard Boomer; grandson, Gregory Lamont Boomer; four brothers: Elbert, James Edward, David, and Warren Collins, Jr.; sister, Mary Elizabeth Collins Green; grandparents, Deacon Daisy and Emily O’Neal Sanders. Hazel was their first and oldest grandchild. To rejoice in loving memories, Hazel leaves three daughters: Patricia Lane, Dalphine Williams, and Louise Burrus (Pastor Wallace Burrus) of Washington, NC; three sons: Willie Collins of Queens, NY, Charles Boomer of Grimesland, NC, and Pastor Carroll Boomer, Jr. (Deborah) of Garner, NC; daughter-in-law, Sarah Brimmage; sister, Minister Jane Thompson of Stantonsburg, NC; two aunts, Juanita Russell and Lucille Corprew; twenty-seven grandchildren; forty-five great grandchildren; thirty great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. (Heavenly Arms Funeral Home)
MARTIN, Nell Gray Gibbs
Nell Gray Gibbs Martin, 93, of the Ponzer Community, died, Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Nell was born in Hyde County on October 28, 1927, to the late Bland and Katie Mae Watson Gibbs. She was married to Hampton David Martin who preceded her in death. She was a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ, the Ponzer Ruritan Club, a former trustee of the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church, and the Hyde County Historical and Genealogical Society. Following her husband’s death, she obtained her real estate broker's license and worked for the Woodstock Realty Group in Belhaven for several years. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the family plot in the Mt. Olive Church of Christ Church Cemetery. Pastor Mike Caton will officiate. Surviving is a son, Dennis H. Martin of the Ponzer Community; a daughter, Judy M. Guthrie of Washington; three grandchildren, Robert D. Guthrie, David V. Guthrie, Beverly D. Van Staalduinen; fifteen great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Doris Gibbs of Belhaven. In addition to her husband she was also preceded in death by a son David B. Martin; two brothers, Benjamin Gibbs, Joseph Thomas “J.T.” Gibbs, and a sister, Annie Mae Hatfield. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MARTIN, Rotheas
HYDE COUNTY - Rotheas MARTIN died February 26, 1818 in Hyde County. (Raleigh Register - March 13, 1818) [Excerpt taken from "Marriage and Death Notices from the Raleigh Register and North Carolina State Gazette 1799-1825" complied by Carrie L. Broughton; pg. 153]
MARTIN, Rev. William Ellison
PORTSMOUTH - The Rev. William Ellison MARTIN of the 200 block of Trafton Road died April 10, 1993, in Albemarle Hospital. The Rev. Martin was a native of Spokane, Wash., and was retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a Baptist minister and part-time instructor for the College of the Albemarle. He was the son of the late William Marquis and Helen Koontz Martin and the husband of Marie Spivey Martin. He was a member of Rose Bay Missionary Baptist Church in Swan Quarter and was a Navy veteran. Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister, Eleanor Petersen of Silverton, Idaho; two half sisters, Betty Davis of Port Angeles, Wash., and Pat Stockman of Bethel, Wash.; and three half brothers, Rev. Tom Martin of Medical Lake, Wash., Rev. John Martin of Endicott, Wash., and Robert F. Martin of Gig Harbor, Wash. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Church Street, Elizabeth City, by the Revs. Raymond Needham and Bond Sawyer. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Va. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. (Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, April 11, 1993; pg. 5B)
MASON, Alexander Warren
GULROCK - Alexander Warren Mason, retired fisherman of the Gulrock community in Hyde County, died suddenly Wednesday night of last week while visiting Mr. and Mrs. Warren Payne, who lived nearby. He was 71 years old. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Bethany Methodist Church at Gulrock with the Rev. A.M. Cameron, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the Brooks Cemetery. Mr. Mason was the son of the late Kit and Clara Jane Midgett Mason. He was a member of the Bethany Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Leonard Pugh of Portsmouth, Va. and Mrs. Ruth Sadler of Trenton, N.J.; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Roscoe Mason of Gulrock and W.T. Mason of Rocky Mount; and two sisters: Mrs. Etha Payne of Gulrock and Mrs. Frank Credle of Bath. (Unknown newspaper - circa December 16, 1956) [Submitted from the Alton Warren Payne Collection]
MASON, SR., Alfred Milton
NORFOLK, VA. - Alfred Milton MASON, SR., 74, died February 15 at his work office. Born in Swan Quarter, Mr. Mason was a graduate of Hyde County High School in 1943. Mr. Mason, the owner of Al Mason Landscaping for 45 years, was a member of Temple Baptist Church and served in World War II as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army. He came to Virginia in 1948 when he met and married Betty Brantley in 1951; they would have been married 50 years on April 15, 2001. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Alfred M. "Windy" Mason, Jr. and wife Cynthia Blizzard of Norfolk; a sister, Margaret Spencer of Swan Quarter; a brother, Kenneth R. Mason of Chesapeake; five grandchildren: Erika, Amanda, Zachary, Jacob and Joshua; and 17 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters and a brother, Dot Carawan, Clara Boswell and Jack Mason. A funeral was held on Feb. 18 at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, by the Rev. Mark Pullen and Mark Secker with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, February 20, 2001; pg. 7A)
MASON, Alice Bell
WILSON - Alice Bell MASON, 87, a native of Hyde County, died Tuesday, October 5. Surviving is her daughter, Juanita Nelson of Wilson, with whom she lived; her son, Glenn Mason of Wilmington; sister, Margaret Elizabeth Cahoon of Washington; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Chapel in Wilson. Interment will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, October 7, 1999; pg. 10A)
MASON, Allie Midgette
CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Allie Midgette Mason, passed on August 17, 2007. She was born in Hyde County North Carolina, a daughter of the late Joseph Pugh and Sarah Rose Midgette. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Mason was predeceased by her husband, Carl W. Mason, a son ,Ted C. Mason, and her sister and brother, Ruth Pardue and Roland Midgette. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Deborah Rock and her husband James of Chesapeake, and her son Carl W. Mason, Jr. and wife Delores of Chesapeake,a daughter-in-law Shirley Mason of Mississippi, seven grandchildren; Dan, Kevin, Paul, Jody, Troy, Chad, Pamela and 11 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Twiford Colonial Chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, Monday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Funeral services will be at Twiford Colonial Chapel Tuesday at 1:30 pm with Rev. John Cole officiating. Burial will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. (Twiford Funeral Home)
MASON, Beverly Ann Hooper
Beverly Ann Hooper Mason, 67, of Winterville, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. Born on November 21, 1949 in Washington, N. C., she was the daughter of the late Milton V. Hooper and Nita Midgett Hooper of Stumpy Point NC. She was married to Jack Mason who preceded her in death. Nothing meant more to Ann than her family. She grew up in Stumpy Point, graduated from Manteo High School and moved to Virginia Beach, Va. when she married Jack. They later moved to Swan Quarter where they raised their family. Ann worked at the East Carolina Bank for many years and then retired from the Department of Social Services in Hyde County. Ann and Jack moved to Greenville after retirement, and loved being near their children. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Swan Quarter. Steve Bryan will officiate. Ann is survived by her daughter, Tracy Gibbs and her husband, Marshall; a son, Todd Mason and his wife, Becca; three beloved grandchildren, Tyler, Porsha and Mary Katelyn; a brother, Doug Hooper and his wife, Sheryl of Stumpy Point and a sister, Sharon Eure and her husband, John of Rocky Mount. The family is receiving friends at the home of Ann Mason, 133-A Emily Drive, Winterville NC and following the memorial service on Sunday in the fellowship hall. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MASON, Christopher Roscoe
MASON, David Roskam
SWAN QUARTER - David Roskam "Bud" MASON, 69, died late Wednesday of last week in a Washington, N.C. nursing home. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Soule Methodist Church near Swan Quarter conducted by the Rev. J.J. Grimes, pastor. Burial was in Soule Cemetery. Mr. Mason was the son of the late William Edmund and Mary Benson Mason. He spent his early life farming in Hyde County, but in recent years he had made his home in Washington with his sister, Mrs. Thad R. Taylor. Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Thad R. Taylor, and Mrs. Delle M. Martino of Norristown, Pa.; and one brother, E. Otis Mason of Engelhard. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, February 26, 1970; pg. 6)
MASON, Dolores Gibbs
CHESAPEAKE, VA - Dolores Gibbs MASON, 78, a native of Gull Rock, died in her home on April 5. She was a member of Great Bridge United Methodist Church and is survived by her husband Kenneth R. Mason. Other survivors include her daughter, Tonia Pridgen and husband Jesse of Raleigh; son, Kenneth R. Mason and wife Joyce of Chesapeake; two sisters: Edna Baldasare of Newport News, Va. and Lillian Lane of Kitty Hawk; grandchild, Lott Mason and wife June of Big Bear Lake, California; and one great-grandchild. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, with the Rev. Bradley S. Dulaney officiating. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, April 8, 2003; pg. 7A)
MASON, Dorothy Gay
KITTY HAWK - Dorothy (Dot) Gay Mason, 84, a longtime resident of Kitty Hawk, NC received and accepted an invitation to spend eternity with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2023. Dot was a dedicated educator who taught first grade at Kitty HawkElementary School for over 30 years. She was a founding member of Liberty Christian Fellowship in Colington. She loved Bible Study, traveling with her friends to such places as New York City (where they made the Today Show), the San Diego, CA Zoo, two trips to Jerusalem, and many more. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Benjamin Ellis and Lila Gibbs Mason; and three sons, Cleron Overton Carawan, Jr., Cleron Michael Carawan, and William Myers Carawan. Dot is survived by her son and his wife, Benjie and Nancy Carawan of Wanchese; grandson, Ryan Carawan and wife Carree of Edenton; granddaughter, Taylor Rohne and husband Tyler of Portsmouth, VA; brother, David Mason and wife Linda and their children all of Swan Quarter; and many family members in Carteret County and the Morehead area. Last but not least, the multitude of students she taught and had a positive influence on. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Liberty Christian Fellowship, 244 Williams Drive, Kill Devil Hills. A graveside service will follow in the Soule Cemetery, Hyde County, beginning at 2:30 Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)
MASON, Dwain Hunter
CHESAPEAKE, VA - Dwain Hunter Mason, 83, of Forest, Virginia, and former resident of Chesapeake, Virginia, died Friday, November 6, 2015, at Summit Health and Rehab in Lynchburg, Virginia. Mr. Mason was born in Swan Quarter, North Carolina, the son of the late Nathaniel Staton and Elvine Mason. He married his loving wife, Sherma Mason, on April 17, 1954. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Stanley Mason; and sister, Viola Evelyn Carawan. He was a member of Kempsville Christian Church where he served as Elder, Chairman of the Board, Sunday School teacher, choir member, and quartet member for 60 years. He served as Treasurer for his son's Cub Scout Pack 363 at Haygood Methodist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. Later, he retired from Norfolk Police Department, where he served from 1954 to 1988. He was awarded in the 14th Annual Police Service Award by the International Association of Chiefs of Police for developing the Norfolk Police Department's TRACER and fingerprint identification system. He later retired from Virginia State Police where he served as a Motorist Assistant. He is survived by his wife, Sherma Mason; son, Dwain L. Mason and wife Pat; daughter, Lisa Mason Cox and husband, Joel; six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 1 PM at Avalon Church of Christ, 844 Woodstock Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia conducted by Randy Childress. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 8 PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA, 23502. The burial will be at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA. (Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, November 8, 2015)
MASON, Edmond Otis
MASON, Elizabeth Midgette
SWAN QUARTER - Elizabeth "Betty" Midgette MASON, 96, died Dec. 16 at Britthaven of Edenton Nursing Center. She was a life long resident of Hyde County until moving to Edenton in 1986 to reside with her daughter. Born in Hyde County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Stanley and Eleanor Louise Harris Midgette. She was the widow of Jones Spencer Mason. She was a long time member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Swan Quarter. Surviving are two sons: Kenneth R. Mason of Chesapeake, Va. and A. Milton Mason of Norfolk, Va.; two daughters: Margaret M. Spencer of Swan Quarter and Clara M. Boswell of Edenton; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Calvary Presbyterian Church, Swan Quarter, N.C. Rev. Don Wagner and Mark Swecker will officiate. Burial will follow in [this part was cut off]. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, December 19, 1991)
SWAN QUARTER - Elizabeth Midgette MASON, 96, died Dec. 16, 1991, in a nursing home. Mrs. Mason was born in Hyde County. She was the widow of Jones Spencer Mason and was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Swan Quarter. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret M. Spencer of Swan Quarter and Clara M. Boswell of Edenton; two sons, Kenneth R. Mason of Chesapeake and A. Milton Mason of Norfolk; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Calvary Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the M.F. Mason family cemetery, Swan Quarter. Bryan Funeral Home, Swan Quarter, is handling arrangements. (Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, December 17, 1991; pg. 2D)
MASON, Evelyn Mayo
ELIZABETH CITY RESIDENT - Evelyn Mason, 93, of 200 River Bridge #102, Camden, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at the Albemarle Hospital. Born in Hyde County, she was the daughter of the late William Amos Mayo and Myrtle Virginia Sewells Mayo and the widow of Hilton Thomas Mason, Sr. She was a homemaker, an avid gardener, and a friend to many. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Mason of Camden; three sons: Hilton Thomas Mason, Jr., and wife, Dorothy, of Titusville, Fla., William David Mason and wife, Patricia, of Moyock, and James Anthony Mason and wife, Judy, of Elizabeth City; eight grandchildren and eleven great -grandchildren. The funeral will be a private graveside service. The family will receive friends today after 1 p.m. at the residence of James and Judy Mason, 128 Pailin Creek Road, Elizabeth City. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is serving the Mason family. (The Daily Advance - Friday, December 31, 2010) NOTE: Roy Sawyer states that Evelyn lived most of her life at Tulls Creek in Currituck County, NC.
MASON, Fred Ayers
SWAN QUARTER - Fred Ayers MASON, 88, died Thursday, February 22, at his residence. Born in Swan Quarter, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Verdia Overton Mason. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army and saw duty in New Guinea and the Phillipines. He served as a justice of the peace in Swan Quarter Township, as chairman of the Hyde County Board of Election for more than 25 years, and later worked in the former Williams & Williams General Merchandise Store. He was also a retired farmer. Surviving are a sister, Ruby M. Stevens of Greensboro; two nephews: David T. Mason of Swan Quarter and Richard Stevens of Mayodan; two nieces: Dorothy G. Mason of Kitty Hawk and Marty Stevens of Salisbury. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan and the Rev. Marty Stevens will officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, February 25, 1996; pg. 14A)
MASON, Griffin Otis
Griffin Otis Mason, a resident of Tarboro for 22 years, died at his home at 912 Saint David St. on Tuesday night, December 30, 1958 at 10:10 of a heart attack. A son of the late Walterner and Bessie Howard Mason, he was born July 4, 1910. He was married to Miss Isabel Ange of Plymouth on June 14, 1940. His survivors are his wife and mother; one brother, Mack Mason of Scranton; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Mason Bridgman; three nieces: Joyce, Shirley and Gayle Bridgman of 1016 Indiana Ave. in Newport News, Va. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, an Eastern State and a Grotto, a volunteer fireman of Tarboro and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted in Tarboro Thursday and the body was brought for burial to the Mt. Olive Church Cemetery in Ponzer. Acting pallbearers here were members of the Atlantic Masonic Lodge of Swan Quarter and the service completed at the grave by Owen Emanuel, the new minister in Hyde County. (The Coastland Times - Friday, January 9, 1959; pg. 5)
MASON, J. Harvey
J. Harvey Mason, 103, of Belews Creek, NC, passed away Saturday December 20, 2014 at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale, NC. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington, NC
and will be conducted by Rev. John Yount. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Pete Credle, James Cahoon, Kenneth Cahoon, Leon Mason, Pat Spencer and Sammy Marshall will serve as pallbearers. Born on January12, 1911 in Hyde County, NC to the late Joseph Redding Mason and Ina Bennett Mason, he moved with his wife and son to Washington, NC in 1947 where he lived until 2006. In December 2006 he moved to Belews Creek, NC to live with his son, Joe Mason. Harvey Mason was a special and remarkable man who will be grieved for and greatly missed by many, many people. He had three major careers in his life. The first was as a lumberman until the age of 40. At that time he embarked on a completely different career for the next 25 years as a radio and television engineer. He was chief engineer for WITN-TV for 21 years until he retired at the age of 65. He then began a third career of 30 years teaching electronics and electricity at Martin and Beaufort Community Colleges. He taught many sons of former pupils. He was loved and respected by both students and faculty. Harvey Mason was a strong, humble, brilliant, quiet man. His common sense was remarkable. His approached the toughest problems quietly and methodically until he solved them. He never lost his temper or raised his voice. He set an example that many tried to follow. He was a member of the Hyde county Masonic Lodge for over seventy years. From the age of 98 to 100, he built a 42 foot pontoon boat. He enjoyed building boats about as much as he did riding and fishing on them. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Helen Credle Mason in 2008, brothers, Clyde, Marvin, and John Mason and sisters, Gladys Jordan and Mary Elizabeth Mason. Survivors include his sister, Marie Mason of Raleigh, N.C., his only son Joe Mason, and a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, December 26, 2014 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington, NC is honored to serve the Mason family. (Paul Funeral Home)
MASON, Jack N.
The Coastland Times - Thursday, February 18, 1971; pg. 2A
MASON, James Allen
James Allen "Jimmy" Mason, 60, of 6068 Quarter Road, Swan Quarter died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Born in Beaufort County, April 10, 1949, he was the son of the late Jack N. and Mary Hopkins Mason. He was a graduate of Mattamuskeet School and also of North Carolina School of Automation in Greensboro where he studied Business Data Processing and Computer Programming. He served in the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1971. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent his working years as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Sladesville Hunting Club and he was always proud of his accomplishments in gardening. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the graveside in Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan will officiate. Surviving are his wife, Pamela Cuthrell Mason; a son, Brett A. Mason of Swan Quarter and his special friend, Dasha Baldwin; a daughter, Nikki M. Williams and her husband, Joey of Grimesland; two brothers, Jack N. Mason, Jr. and wife, Ann of Winterville and Phil Mason and wife, Juanita of Belhaven; a grandson, Allen Mason and a step-granddaughter, Bailey Williams. Friends may visit with the family at Bryan Funeral Service on Monday evening, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Tuesday, June 9, 2009; pg. 6A)
MASON, Jarvis Lee
BRUNSWICK, GA. - Jarvis Lee MASON, 46, a resident of Brunswick, died Dec. 14 in North Carolina as a result of a hunting accident. Mr. Mason was a native of Bath, N.C and had been a resident of Brunswick for the past 25 years. He was a member of the Swan Quarter Christian Church. He was a member of the Ocean Lodge #214 A.F. & A.M.; Brunswick Chapter #66 Royal Arch Mason; Ballard, Council #16, R. & S.M.; St. Elmo Commandery #21, K.T.; Alee Temple in Savannah; a member of the Marshes of Glynn Chapter #243, Eastern Star, and the Brunswick Shrine Club. He was a self-employed commercial fisherman. Survivors are his wife, Lois N. Mason of Brunswick; a daughter, Patty Mason Kicklighter of Brunswick; a son, Walter Edward Mason of Brunswick; three sisters: Lou Ellen Gibbs and Margaret Ann O'Neal, both of Swan Quarter and Wanda Shavender of Belhaven; a brother, Paul Ormond Mason of Belhaven. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Norwich St. Baptist Church with the Rev. James E. Crandall officiating. Interment will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park with Masonic rites at graveside. The body will remain in the funeral home and will be placed in the Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The family request those wishing, may make contributions to the Masonic Home in Macon. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, Brunswick, is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, December 17, 1991)
MASON, Jesse S.
Mr. Jesse S. Mason, who was favorably known throughout the county and in the lower part of Beaufort, as a mason by occupation, died at his home on Rose Bay on the night of 28th of April. (Washington Progress, Tuesday, May 13, 1890) [Submitted by Linda Mayo who adds: Father: Dorset Mason; mother: Catherine _____; married Clarissa Cutrell. In the census of 1860, the occupation of Dorset and Jesse was that of Master Mason.]
MASON, John Jesse
Col. John J. Mason, USAF retired, was born on October 2, 1921 in Swan Quarter, North Carolina and passed away peacefully at his home in Emmett, Idaho on September 3, 2013. He graduated from Swan Quarter High School in 1938 and
joined the Army Air Corps as an airplane mechanic. In 1941, he qualified for pilot training and became a B-24 pilot completing 32 missions with the 8th Air Force in Europe between January and August of 1944. Upon completion of his tour in England, he was stationed at Gowen Field in Boise as an instructor pilot. In Boise, he met the love of his life, Alice Bishop and they shared the next 60 years together until her death in 2005. In 1948, while stationed in Germany, he became one of the initial pilots in the Berlin airlift flying C-47s. Upon his return to the States, he transitioned to B-29s and participated in some of the early experimental air-to-air refueling operations. Later, he was trained in B-47s and became the squadron commander of a reconnaissance B-47 unit that flew the coasts of Russia. After tours in Ohio, Massachusetts, Alabama and Guam, he was assigned as the chief controller at Mountain Home Air Force Base in 1963. He was then selected for promotion to full colonel and finished his last two years of duty with the Strategic Air Command chief of staff at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. Upon retiring in 1967 after nearly 28 years of service, he received a liberal arts degree and master of counseling degree from the College of Idaho. He was hired by the Emmett School District in 1969 and served as a teacher, counselor and principal until 1977. He also served a term on the Emmett School Board. He served as a director for the Gem County Drainage District and 12th Street Campbell Ditch for over 20 years. He was a member of the Emmett First Baptist Church and was active in raising funds for the CERT program. In his retirement, he farmed, took cross country trips with Alice and spent time with his kids and grandchildren. He particularly enjoyed the time spent with his grandson Ben Boyd and was extremely proud of him. John Mason was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, brothers Marvin and Clyde, sisters Gladys and Mary Elizabeth and stepson Buster Yates (Karly). He is survived by his brother Harvey Mason, sister Marie Mason, children Debbie Mason and Mike Mason (Joy), grandchildren Ben Boyd (Robyn), John Mason, Joe Mason, Brenda Connelly and Terry Yates, great grand children Brandon Yates, Colten Boyd and Blake Boyd and niece Lynette Jordan. Over the last seven years, Dad showed his courage and determination in his battle with dementia and Alzheimers every day. A special thanks to Dad's caretaker, Connie Smith, who dearly loved him and worked tirelessly to keep him at home and to Dr. James Thompson for this outstanding care over the years. Dad loved his family, the Air Force and this country with all of his heart and was eternally grateful for what they had done for him. He often said, "When I pass away, do not shed a tear from me because I have had it all." Like many members of the greatest generation, he was a good man who lived his life with honor and integrity. We will miss him. Funeral services will be held on Monday Sept. 9 at 10:30 am at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. Burial will follow at the Emmett Cemetery. ( Idaho Statesman - September 5, 2013)
MASON, SR., Kenneth Russell
Kenneth Russell Mason, Sr., a man who loved family, friends, and laughter and who spread laughter wherever he went, died on February 1, 2015. Kenneth was born in Swan Quarter, N. C. to Jones and Elizabeth Midgette Mason on February 17, 1922. At 17, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and served at Camp Virginia Dare in Manteo, N. C. for 15 months. At 18, he joined the U. S. Navy where he served honorably for 20 years serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters during World War II. His service included combat in the Pacific on his favorite ship, the USS San Juan. Following his Navy service, he was a Civil Service employee working as a master meat cutter at the Little Creek Commissary in Virginia for 14 years. After retirement, he “worked on the water” in Swan Quarter. “I always had a good time”, Kenneth often said, and he made others have a good time too. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 59 years, Dolores Gibbs; two brothers, Jack and Milton; three sisters, Margaret, Dorothy and Clara. He is survived by son, Rusty Mason and his wife, Joyce of The Villages, FL; his daughter, Tonia Pridgen and husband Jesse of Raleigh; grandson, Lott Mason and his wife, June; and great-grandchildren Haden and Miles Mason, San Clemente CA. A memorial service for Kenneth Mason will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4th at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Swan Quarter, N.C. Visitation will follow the service at the Senior Center on Quarter Road. The family will have a service at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery where both his ashes and those of his wife will be placed in the columbarium there. Appreciation from the family goes to Transition Life Care of Wake County, Morningside Assisted Living, and the fifth floor staff at Rex Hospital. (The News & Observer - Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015)
MASON, Melissa O'Neal
Submitted by Horace BrasewellNORFOLK - Mrs. Melissa O’Neal Mason, 84, of 3228 Argonne Ave., died Sunday at 2 p.m. after an illness of one week. A native of Greenville, N.C., she had resided here 13 years. She was a member of the Eunice Chapel Church of Christ, Sladesville, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Henry Winn and Mrs. Caroline Bishop O’Neal and widow of John Beauregard Mason. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dollie Dillon of Scranton, N.C., and Mrs. Mary E. Sadler of Norfolk; one granddaughter and one grandson, three great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. The body was taken from the Graham Funeral Home Sunday night to the Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Sadler at Sladesville, N.C., Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Lupton Cemetery, Sladesville. (The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, V.A., Monday, Jan. 19, 1959, Pg. 10)
WASHINGTON, N. C. - Mrs. Melissa O’Neal Mason, 84, a former resident of the Sladesville Community of Hyde County, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John B. Sadler. She was the widow of John B. Mason. She was a member of Eunice Chapel Church of Christ. She had been making her home in Norfolk, Va., for the past 13 years. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. John B. Sadler of Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Dollie Dillon of Scranton. Funeral services will be held at the Eunice Chapel Church of Christ, Sladesville, Tuesday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. W. P. Armstrong. Burial will be in the family cemetery. (The News and Observer, Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1959, Pg. 15)
MASON, Marie
Washington Daily News - September 4, 2021
MASON, Mary Hopkins
SWAN QUARTER - Mrs. Mary Hopkins MASON, 72, of Route 1, Swan Quarter, died Feb. 12. Born in Ransomville, she was the daughter of the late William Wesley and Naomi Carawan Hopkins. She was the widow of Jack Nicholson Mason, Jr. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, an active member of the Presbyterian Women of the Church, a member of the former VFW Chapter in Swan Quarter, a member of Fairfield Chapter #247 Order of Eastern Star, and an avid supporter of the Mattamuskeet Lakers. Surviving are three sons: Jack N. Mason, Jr. and Jimmy Mason of Swan Quarter and Phil Mason of Belhaven; a brother, Alston Grey Hopkins of Swan Quarter; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Monday in Calvary Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Lynne Manilla officiating. Burial followed in Soule Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to Calvary Presbyterian Church, Swan Quarter. Arrangements were handled by Bryan Funeral Service. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, February 15, 1994)
MASON, Maxine Lee Williams
Maxine Lee Williams Mason, of Ocracoke Island, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2013 with her family and best friend by her side. Maxine was born on August 8, 1935, to the late Leonard Mac Williams and the late Mary Elizabeth Gaskins. For close to 50 years she was happily married to the late Charles Romaine Mason, Sr. Maxine graduated from Ocracoke School in 1953 and worked her entire life. She retired from the NC Ferry Division in March 2003 after 30+ years of service. Maxine was a generous and caring woman. She had a wonderful, hearty laugh that was never mistaken and unforgettable. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by all. Left to cherish her memories are two sons, Charles R. Mason, JR and Rodney W. Mason and wife Rhonda; four grandchildren, Jenny, Shane, Carla and Chante Mason; great grandson Dallas Mason; three sisters, Linda Gaskill, Judy Garrish and the late Louise O’Neal and one brother Lewis Tolleson. A celebration of life will be held at Ocracoke Assembly of God, Friday March 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Ivey Belch. Burial will follow in Community Cemetery. There will be food and refreshments at the fellowship Hall of the Ocracoke Assembly of God following the service. Friends may join the family at the church Thursday from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. for a time of visitation. We all love our “A.” Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the Mason family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
MASON, Melissa O'Neal
Mrs. Melissa O'Neal MASON, age 84, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John B. Sadler, in Norfolk Sunday afternoon at 2:00 after a week's illness. Mrs. Mason was a former resident of the Sladesville community of Hyde County and for the past 13 years had been making her home in Norfolk. She was the daughter of the late Henry Winn and Caroline Bishop O'Neal and was the widow of John Beauregard Mason. She was a member of the Eunice Chapel Church of Christ at Sladesville. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Dollie Dillon of Scranton and Mrs. John B. Sadler of Norfolk, Va.; 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Sladesville Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 by the Rev. W.P. Armstrong. Burial was in Lupton Cemetery at Sladesville. (The Coastland Times - Friday, January 23, 1959; pg. 5)
MASON, Minnie Wallace
ENGELHARD - Minnie Wallace MASON, 90, of the Gulrock community, Route 1, died Wednesday, January 5, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. Born in Beaufort County, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Mary Riggs Wallace. She was the widow of Christopher Roscoe Mason. She was a long time member of Bethany United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women. Surviving are a son, Robert Edward Mason of Chesapeake, Va.; two daughters: Mildred M. Gibbs and Lessie M. Cuthrell of Route 1, Engelhard; a brother, Robert Edward Wallace of Texas; four sisters: Marcia Twiford of Deland, Fla., Mary Dula of Bonita Springs, Fla., Lillian Marshall of Juno, Alaska and Mildred Sawyer of Powells Point; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Marion Roscoe Mason; two brothers: Arthur Wallace and Thaddeus Wallace Jr. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Brooks Cemetery, Gulrock. The family suggests that memorials be sent to Bethany United Methodist Church, Engelhard. Friends may visit the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cuthrell, Route 1, Engelhard. Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, January 9, 1994)
MASON, Murdock Dorset
CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Murdock Dorset MASON, 95, of Weber Ave., died July 17. Born in Fairfield, he was the son of the late Zonnie and Annie O'Neal Mason. He was the widower of Mrs. Dorothy Jane Mason. He was a member of Gospel Hall of Chesapeake and retired from Norfolk & Western Railroad after 48 1/2 years service. Survivors include a son and his wife, Murdock L. and Lillian Mason of Chesapeake; a half-sister, Annie Willoughby of Creswell; a grandson and his wife, David M. and June Mason of Chesapeake; 4 step-grandchildren: Lillie Dvorak and Simon Aycock, both of Chesapeake, Joyce Gettier of Portsmouth, and Iris McMain of Yorktown, Va.; and a great-granddaughter, Katie Mason of Chesapeake. A graveside service was set for 11 a.m. Saturday in Riverside Memorial Park. Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, July 20, 1997; pg. 10A)
MASON, Paul Ormond
BELHAVEN - Paul Ormond MASON, 53, of the Ponzer community, Route 1, Belhaven, died Thursday, September 18, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. Born near Bath, September 20, 1943, he was the son of the late Timothy P. Mason and Myrtle Ormond Mason Patrick. He was a commercial fisherman and was an avid supporter of the commercial fishing industry. He was a member of the newly organized Pamlico Sound Waterman's Assn. and the Albemarle Fisherman's Assn. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Stotesberry Mason; a son, Timothy C. Mason and his wife Dawn of Belhaven; two daughters: Paula M. Cuthrell and her husband Albert of Belhaven, and Tammy G. Mason of the home; two sisters: Margaret Ann M. O'Neal of Swan Quarter, and Wanda M. Jefferson of Belhaven; and one granddaughter, Jamie. Mr. Mason was preceded in death by a brother, Jarvis Mason, and a sister, Lou Ellen M. Gibbs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the gravesite in the Mount Olive Church of Christ Cemetery in Ponzer. Adam Henderson will officiate. Serving as pallbearers will be Melvin Harrison, Billy Ruark, Chris Cutrell, Larry Gill, Lyle Cahoon and Steve Lovick. Bryan Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, September 21, 1997; pg. 10A)
MASON, Pauline Gibbs
Pauline Gibbs MASON, 89, formerly of Engelhard and more recently of Carolina House in Greenville, died Friday, April 7, at Carolina House. Born in Hyde Countyt, September 20, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Rollins and Ina Midyette Gibbs. She was married to Edmond O. Mason who preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Mason spent 49 years as a bookkeeper and corporate secretary with the former R.L. Gibbs & Co., Inc. and retired in 1988. She was also corporate secretary with Gibbs, Cox and Gibbs, Inc., in Brownsville, Texas. She was a member of the former Middletown Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Registrar of Vital Statistics for Lake Landing Township and past matron and secretary of the Order of Eastern Star, Hyde Chapter #213. Mrs. Mason also served as a notary public for more than 50 years. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Soule United Methodist Church. Steve Bryan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Soule Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, April 9, 2006; pg. 12A)
MASON, Reginald Royce
Reginald Royce Mason, 75, of 1163 East Ridge Road, Shawboro, NC died Thursday, May 26, 2016 peacefully in his home. Reginald was born on January 5, 1941 in Hyde County, NC and was the son of Mattie Pearl Marriner and David Stanley Mason. Reginald served his country in the US Navy from 1960 to 1966 and worked in maintenance for many years after. Reginald is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Ella Mason of Shawboro, NC; children, Melodie Mason White, David Stanley Mason (Anita Mason), Timothy Royce Mason and Michelle Mason Kight (Jarvis Kight); and sisters, Viola Lynn Marriner, Dorothy Page Barnard (Jackie Barnard) and Mamie Faye O’Neal. Reginald also had many grandchildren he adored, Megan Clarke, Michael Clarke, Kimberly Baxley, Daniel Mason, Destiny Mason, Onesty Mason, Dartagnan Mason, Samantha Kight, Justin Kight and Keith Kight and several nieces and nephews he also loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Douglas Wayne Mason and Thomas Nathaniel Mason; and granddaughter, Ivy Pearl Mason. A funeral service with military honors provided by William Clarence Jackson VFW Post #6060 will be held at 12:30 p. m., Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Riddle Pentecostal Holiness Church officiated by Pastor Jon Mason. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Mason family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
MASON, Robert E.
CHESAPEAKE - Robert E. ``Hot Rod'' MASON, 71, of the 1300 block of Myrtle Ave., passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003. Born in Hyde County, N.C., Robert, known by his family as Bill, was currently employed with Ford Motor Co. in quality control with 51 years of service. He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 139. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Perry MASON; four daughters, Mary Lorraine DIZON and her husband Bobby of Prince George, Va., Tammy TAYLOR and her husband Bobby of Winston-Salem, N.C., Roberta LOFTIS and her husband Richard of Prince George and Lynn DAULTON and her husband Johnny ``Pete'' of Chesterfield County, Va.; two sisters, Mildred GIBBS of Swan Quarter, N.C. and Lessie CUTHRELL of Engelhard, N.C.; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a step-daughter, Randi Lyn PERRY; a step-son, David PERRY, both of Chesapeake; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews from Gull Rock, N.C. to Alaska. He was predeceased by his only son, Christopher Edward MASON. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, August 5, 2003)
MASON, Verdia O.
The Coastland Times - Thursday, July 16, 1970; pg. 8
MASON, William Thomas
MATTHEWS, Trixie Miller
The Coastland Times - Sunday, Dec. 22, 1985; pg. 5A
MAYHEW, SR., Thomas W.
Dec. 14, 1838 - May 12, 1863
[see his Civil War photo & data here]
The Daily Journal (New Bern, NC) - December 14, 1892
Buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Bern, NC
MAYO, Bobby Rayfield
Bobby Rayfield Mayo, 64, of 33520 U. S. Highway 264, Engelhard died Friday, April 6, 2007, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County, December 18, 1942, he was the son of the late John Rayfield and Bernice Garrish Mayo. He was married to the former Linda Gibbs who survives. He worked for many years as a painter in construction and in 1993, he and his wife organized Shally Bags Cow Parlor. He also managed the sound equipment for Country Mix, a family singing group. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Pastor Russ Smith will officiate. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Bruce C. Mayo and his wife, Abbie of Wanchese and Phillip E. Mayo and his wife, Renee of Kodak, Tenn.; a daughter, Tynia M. Harris and her husband, Mark of Swan Quarter; two sisters, Jo M. Spencer of Jarvisburg and Glenda M. Duke of Washington; grandchildren, Aaron Harris, Jordan Harris, Maranda Mayo, RaeLee Mayo, Christopher Mayo, Maggie Mayo, Destiny Morales and Leo Pastrana. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News - Monday, April 9, 2007)
MAYO, Gary Benson
Gary Benson Mayo, 63, of 854 Puddin Hill Rd., Scranton and more recently a resident of Cross Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died December 22, 2014. Born in Tennessee, May 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Troy Wilson and Thomsa “Tommie” Emory Mayo. He was married to the former Elaine Carawan who survives. He was owner and operator of Mayo’s Commercial Fishing Supply. A funeral service was held Tuesday, December 23, 2014 In addition to his wife surviving is a son, Zeb Benson Mayo of Scranton, a sister Brenda M. Armstrong of Manteo; a brother Troy Lane Mayo of Scranton and several nieces and nephews. (Bryn Funeral Home)MAYO, John Rayfield
ROSE BAY - John Rayfield MAYO, 84, of Hyde County, died Thursday, January 13 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County, November 13, 1915, he was the son of the late Ervin and Mary Ann Flowers Mayo. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and worked for many years in construction. Surviving are his wife, Maria Del Carmen Martinez Mayo; a son, Bobby R. Mayo of Engelhard; two daughters: Glenda M. Duke of Washington and Jo M. Spencer of Scranton; three brothers: Ervin Mayo, Jr. of Greenville, S.C., Troy Mayo of Swan Quarter, and Roy Lee Mayo of Stockton, California; three sisters: Helene Slappy of Fayetteville, Louise Stokes of Grifton and Evelyn Freeman of Rocky Mount; five step-sons: Larry Burrus of Washington, Jerry Burrus of Greenville, Terry Burrus of Swan Quarter, Ricky Burrus of Greenville, and "Porky" Burrus of Washington; a step-daughter, Debbie B. Thompson of Swan Quarter; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and 15 step-grandchildren. Mr. Mayo was preceded in death by a brother, Norwood Mayo and a step-daughter, Nancy Burrus. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the gravesite in Soule Cemetery. Phil Emmert and Steve Bryan will officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, January 16, 2000; pg. 12A)
MAYO, Linda Bea Gibbs
Linda Bea Gibbs Mayo, 80, of Engelhard, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at her daughter's residence. Linda Bea was born in Hyde County on August 31, 1944, to the late Walter Lee and Margaret Williams Gibbs. She was married to Bobby Mayo who preceded her in death. Linda B. was a graduate of East Hyde High School class of 1962, and later she graduated from Kings Business College. She held many jobs to provide for her family. She workedfor the former Hyde Supply, drove a school bus, and was co-owner of Mayo Painting, the Cow Parlor, and Shally Bags Karaoke. For the last 20-plus years, she was the daytime cashier for Martelles Feedhouse where she loved interacting with the community. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ where she was involved in the Ladies Aide, and Vacation Bible School, and directed many plays for adults and children. Some might say she was a spitfire, but if you really knew her, you would know she had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. She loved her entire family and would do anything just to spend some quality time with them! She had a beautiful alto voice and loved to dance and dress up, especially in her high-heeled shoes and jewelry. She lit up the room when she walked in, her presence will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Her nephews Chris Gibbs and Michael Lee Gibbs will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Surviving is a daughter, Tynia Harris (Mark) of Engelhard; two sons, Bruce Mayo (Ann) of Kilkenny, Phillip Mayo (Renee) of Sevierville, TN; seven grandchildren, Aaron Harris (Janice) of Engelhard, Jordan Suter (Justin) of Columbia, Maranda Bayliss (Will) of Columbia, RaeLee Mayo of Virginia, Christopher Antonucci of Jacksonville, FL, Maggie Mayo of Sevierville, TN and Destiny Morales of Sevierville, TN; seven great-grandchildren, Walker Harris, Lydia Harris, Jase Suter, Jarret Suter, Lainey Morales, Lynix Jokoty and Liam Pastrana; four brothers, B.L Gibbs (Mary Beth) of Columbia, Tommie Tinker Gibbs (Annette) of Fairfield, Lefty Gibbs (Jane) of Fairfield and Chris Gibbs (Jackie) of Engelhard; four sisters, Ann G. Tunnell of Swan Quarter, Nancy Jane Webb of Edenton, Nora Hodges (Troy) of Engelhard, Sissie Gibbs of Fairfield and a sister in law Mary Ann Gibbs of Engelhard In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Leo Pastrana, and a brother, Norwood Lee Gibbs. The family would like to give a special thanks to Amedysis Hospice and their staff for the care they provided to our mother. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MAYO, Maria del Carmen Martinez
Maria del Carmen Martinez MAYO, 71, a long time resident of Hyde County, died Sunday, May 23, 2004 at the home of her son in Washington after a long battle with cancer. Born in Laredo, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria de Jesus Martinez. She was the widow of John Rayfield Mayo, who died in January, 2000. Carmen previously worked with the former Jarvis Restaurant in Swan Quarter and later with Hyde Transit as a driver and, following her retirement, she continued to ride the transit vehicles and serve as a translator. She was an avid bingo player and shared many friendships. Funeral services will be held at the gravesite in Soule Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2004. Phil Emmert will officiate. Surviving are five sons, Larry Burrus, Terry Burrus and Claud "Porky" Burrus III, all of Washington, Jerry Burrus of Greenville and Ricky Burrus of Tarboro; a daughter, Debra B. Thompson of Swan Quarter; a brother, Antonio "Tony" Martinez of Alice, Texas; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; her special friend and caregiver, Erma Jarvis. Carmen was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Burrus. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter on Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the home of Debra and Dennis Thompson, 2041 Quarter Road, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, May 26, 2004)
MAYO, Marie Louise Midyette
NORFOLK - Marie Louise Midgette MAYO, 74, died Friday, June 27, 1997, in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Norfolk, the daughter of Claude B. Midgette and Martha Moore and was a retired registered nurse and graduate of Maury High School, Norfolk. She was a member of Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and J.B. Brown of Nashville; son, Claude W. Mayo of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; 3 grandsons, a granddaughter and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Norman Mayo. A funeral was June 29, 1997, in Hope Baptist Church, Nashville, by the Rev. Dean Spivey. Burial was in Nashville Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Hope Baptist Church, 1011 S. Dogwood Drive, Nashville, Ga. (Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, July 2, 1997; pg. 11B)
MAYO, Thomsa Ellen Emory
Mrs. Thomsa Emory Mayo, 83, of 9074 U.S. Highway 264, Swan Quarter, The Rose Bay Community, died late Friday, April 9, 2010, at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter. Born in Hyde County, April 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Zeb Benson and Florida Harris Mayo. She was married to Troy W. Mayo who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and avid gardener and took great pride in her home and yard. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Troy Lane Mayo and friend, Helga Jarvis, Gary B. Mayo and wife, Elaine all of Scranton; a daughter, Brenda M. Armstrong of Manteo; a brother, A. Bennett Emory and wife, Kay of Swan Quarter; a sister, Joan E. Young of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; grandchildren Jason Mayo, Nikie Mayo, John Armstrong and Zeb Mayo; a great-grandson, Tucker Mayo. Mrs. Mayo was also preceded in death by two brothers, Vance Emory and D. Wadell Emory and a sister, Jessie E. Brown. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News - Sunday, April 11, 2010)MAYO, Troy Lane
Troy Lane Mayo, 73, of Scranton N.C., peacefully passed away on March 3rd, 2020 at Roanoke Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Plymouth. A native of Hyde County, he was the eldest son of the late Troy Wilson Mayo and Thompsa Ellen Emory Mayo. Troy Lane was a graduate of Mattamuskeet School class of 1965. He accomplished many achievements in his lifetime and went on to build his businesses as a general contractor, and a real estate broker.
April 3, 1946 - March 3, 2020Troy Lane was an avid golfer, in addition to many other hobbies, he also enjoyed fishing, and playing billiards. He adored spending his days on Smith Creek, where he built his home, but most of all Troy Lane loved and cherished Hyde County. He served many years as a Hyde County Commissioner, Chairman, and was a member of the Hyde County Health Board for nine years. In addition to numerous groups and organizations, Troy Lane was also a member of the Hyde County Atlantic Lodge #294 AF & AM He is survived by a son, Jason Mayo, and a daughter Nikie Mayo, and husband Kirk Brown, as well as one grandson Tucker Mayo, a sister, Brenda Mayo Armstrong; a sister-in-law Elaine Mayo, and two nephews. Troy Lane is also survived by his long-time friend, and caregiver Claudia Cahoon, her husband Lyle, and their daughters, Kristen Noble, Jaime Jones, Lyla Watson, and Emma Williams, their spouses, and children, who loved Troy Lane dearly for many years. In addition to his beloved parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Gary Mayo. A memorial service will be held at Swan Quarter Christian Church on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 2:00 pm. To honor Troy Lane’s love and admiration for Hyde County, and its history, in lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department, and marked, “Mayo Bench/Hyde Bell”, at Post Office Box 97, Swan Quarter, N.C. 27885. A park bench with a bronze plaque will be permanently displayed near the Hyde County Government Center in his memory to honor his many years of service and dedication to Hyde County and its citizens. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryant Funeral Home)
MAYO, Troy Wilson
SWAN QUARTER - Troy Wilson MAYO, 80, of the Rose Bay Community, died Thursday, June 20 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Born in Hyde Co. on April 22, 1922, he was the son of the late Ervin and Mary Ann Flowers Mayo. He was a retired residential building contractor and was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. He was a graduate of Swan Quarter High School and will long be remembered for his ability to meet and talk with people. He never met a stranger and often would engage in talking and visiting with passersby and share his native Hyde County where he lived his entire life. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Thomsa Ellen Emory Mayo; two sons: Troy Lane Mayo and Gary Benson Mayo, both of Scranton; a daughter, Brenda Mayo Armstrong of Manteo; two brothers: Roy Lee Mayo of Bakersfield, California and Ervin Mayo, Jr. of Greenville, S.C.; two sisters: Evelyn Freeman of Rocky Mount and Louise Stokes of Grifton; grandchildren: Jason Todd Mayo, Nikie Mayo, John Franklin Armstrong and Zeb Benson Mayo; step-granddaughters: Dawn C. Mason and Mandy C. Edwards; and a step-great-granddaughter, Caleigh Dawn Mason. Preceding Mr. Mayo in death were brothers, Norwood Mayo and John Rayfield Mayo and a sister, Helen Slappy. A graveside memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Soule Cemetery with Steve Bryan officiating. Arrangements were by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, June 23, 2002; pg. 12A)
MEEKER, Leonard Carpenter
Leonard Carpenter Meeker, after a long period of declining health, died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 29, in his home on Ocracoke Island, attended by his wife Beverly and son James. He was 98. There will be no funeral. A celebration of his life will be held next spring on what would have been his 99th birthday. Leonard had a long, distinguished career in public service, diplomacy and social justice law. He served as the Legal Adviser to the U.S. State Department under President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965 to 1969 and as Ambassador to Romania 1969 to 1973. After leaving government service, for many years he was both a lawyer and the director of the International Project at the Center for Law and Social Policy in Washington, D.C. In his work there, he traveled to countries in Africa and Latin America to assist local lawyers in promoting and protecting human rights. He also served as a board member of the Union of Concerned Scientists, a nonprofit science advocacy organization. His love of Ocracoke began in 1952, when he and his childhood friend, Charles Runyon, who also worked at the State Department, first visited. Their passion for the island was due in large part to its outstanding opportunities for swimming and sailing and its unspoiled natural beauty. Both of them ended up buying property on the island. In 2002, Leonard moved full-time to living here on Windmill Point, in the last house that is seen as one leaves Silver Lake harbor by ferry. He was active in the community, including having chaired the Ocracoke Planning Advisory Board for many years. A disciplined man, Leonard believed in physical fitness and as long as his health allowed, Leonard swam in the ocean every day he could. “Sometimes three times a day,” Beverly says. “He would jog to the beach.” He would surprise onlookers and lifeguards alike by swimming laps for a half hour or more outside the breakers, she says. He got to know the lifeguards at the public beach through the years and became and remained close friends with many of them. Born in 1916, he grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. Leonard was a graduate of Deerfield Academy (1933), Amherst College (1937) and Harvard School of Law (1940). He began his legal career in the General Counsel’s Office of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and in the Office of the Solicitor General, which handles the federal government’s litigation at the Supreme Court. In 1942 he entered the U.S. Army as a private, and was discharged as a first lieutenant in 1946. During his period in the Army Leonard was selected for service in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the wartime intelligence agency. One of his assignments was traveling throughout China to assess the impact should the communists assume power. After the Army, he joined the State Department’s Office of the Legal Adviser. He was named assistant legal adviser for United Nations Affairs in 1951, deputy legal adviser in 1961, and legal adviser of the State Department in 1965. One of the highlights of his career includes his involvement in the Cuban Missile Crisis, a 13-day confrontation in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba. Leonard drafted a top secret memo (now declassified) titled “On Legal Aspects of Declaring a Blockade of Cuba.” He presented his views in what he characterized as a “tense meeting” on Oct. 19, 1962, attended by the Kennedy administration’s top officials — including Dean Rusk, Robert McNamara, Robert Kennedy, McGeorge Bundy, C. Douglas Dillon, Paul Nitze, Theodore Sorensen and Dean Acheson. In his analysis, Leonard was not convinced of the legality of a blockade and was certain that the United Nations Security Council would not approve it. He held hope that the Organization of American States (OAS) could bring forth a chance of legitimacy, but in his view, it would be very difficult to get the requisite two-thirds vote to pass such a resolution. Instead, Leonard suggested the United States describe its actions blocking the shipment of missiles to Cuba as a “quarantine.” Whereas a “blockade” would have been perceived as an act of war, a “quarantine” was not. This helped defuse one of the most serious international crises of the modern era. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 2012, Leonard gave a standing-room only presentation titled “President Kennedy and Cuba” at the Ocracoke School and Public Library. By way of introduction, it was pointed out that the nation could watch a special that evening on the Cuban Missile Crisis broadcast on PBS, or go to the home page of the Kennedy School of Government website to see it as the lead topic. Instead, many Ocracokers that evening heard a first-hand account of what went on in one of the most important meetings in American history. The lecture can be heard While Leonard was fond of telling amusing anecdotes about his career as the ambassador to a communist country “behind the Iron Curtain,”—especially his interactions with its head of state, Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife, Elena–he did not consider this tenure as an ambassador as the most significant work of his long and distinguished career. The historical importance of his legal/political analyses has been sustained. As recently as October, he was cited in an article written by Armin Rosen and published by Business Insider on how the United States reacted to China’s first nuclear test 50 years ago. An interview with Leonard Meeker is included in the United Nations Oral History collections of the Dag Hammarskjöld Library and can be heard Leonard’s wide interests also involved art of which the French Impressionists were a favorite genre. An accomplished painter, a collection of his oil paintings is hung in his house in Ocracoke and scattered among family members and friends. His radio was always tuned to classical music, Beverly says, and among his favorite classical genres were Baroque and 20th century music, especially Charles Ives. In 2007, Leonard published a reflective, in-depth, three-volume set of his views on life, “Philosophy and Politics,” “Experiences” and “Stories.” A man of great personal skills, Leonard loved to receive visitors and was both an entertaining conversationalist and skillful listener. He enjoyed answering the many questions posed by the curious. Eschewing the formalities of title, he was simply called “Leonard” or “Len” by his many friends on Ocracoke Island. In 1947, he married Christine Halliday, who died in 1958. In 1969 he married Beverly Joan Meeker. In addition to Beverly, he is survived by his six children. From his first wife, Christine, they are Richard Halliday Meeker, of Portland, Oregon; Charles Carpenter Meeker, of Raleigh, North Carolina; and Sarah Louise Meeker Jensen, of Los Angeles, California. His three children with Beverly are Eliza Ann Hunt Meeker, of Paris, France; Dr. James Edward Weeks Meeker, of Portland, Oregon; and Benjamin Chester Gilman Meeker, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Leonard’s final years on Ocracoke were made more enjoyable by the loving care and attention provided him by his wife, Beverly. During this time, he continued to enjoy cocktail hour, entertaining his many friends on an upstairs screened in porch, where there were splendid views of Silver Lake harbor, the Ocracoke Light, Pamlico Sound and the daily show of an Ocracoke sunset. This year, his life was enhanced by an incredible cast of helpers. Amanda Cochran and Megan Aldridge provided remarkable nursing care pretty much around the clock. They were joined by Janet Anthony during Leonard’s last weeks. Calvin Hanrahan provided “range of motion” physical therapy three times each week. Under the care of hospice, Dr. Erin Baker was his guiding physician; Carrie Jones, RN, his nurse; and Linda Fulford and Deborah Williams, his aides. Ann Ehringhaus greatly helped his comfort with Reiki. In short, Ocracokers contributed mightily to Leonard’s final months. “One of the great surprises of my life,” says Leonard’s oldest son, Richard, “was arriving on Ocracoke on a Sunday afternoon to find my father, well into his 90s, Skyping with my sister Sarah — in French! He was tremendously supportive — and proud — of all of us children. He especially appreciated Charles’ nearly three decades of elected public service in Raleigh, the last decade as mayor.” (The Ocracoke Observer - Wednesday, December 10, 2014)
Leonard Meeker Photo from the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library Portrait of Leonard Meeker. 2005. Photo by Oliver White. MEEKINS, Barbara Weston
Barbara Weston Meekins, 77, of Engelhard died Tuesday September 2, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. Born in Hyde County October 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Hadley and Eunice Blake Weston. She was married to Gordon W. Meekins who survives. She was a member of the Engelhard Christian Church and worked for the former East Carolina Bank for 14 years. She was known for her willingness to do anything to help others and being a good person. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Rev. Scott Sukeforth will officiate. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kay Frances Gibbs of Chapel Hill, Mary Ann Greene and husband Glenn of Youngsville, NC; a son, Flave Gibbs, Jr. of Brunswick, GA; one granddaughter, Katherine Green; two stepsons, Dell Meekins and wife Karen of Engelhard, Michael Meekins and wife Beverly of Engelhard; two stepdaughters, Susie M. Newman and husband Tommy of Swan Quarter, Nancy M. Lewis and husband Chip of Ladson, SC; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; a sister, Wanda Jennette and husband Tommy of Engelhard. The family will receive friends at the home place on 85 Lazy Lane, Engelhard. (Bryan Funeral Service)
MEEKINS, Beatrice Twiford
HENDERSON - Mrs. Beatrice Twiford MEEKINS, 84, of the Middleburg community died Nov. 4 in Maria Parham Hospital. Mrs. Meekins was a native of Hyde County and was the widow of Davis Littleton Meekins. She was treasurer of Meekins Marina, Inc. She was a member of the Middleburg United Methodist Church, a life member of the United Methodist Women, and a member of the Middleburg Garden Club. She was past-matron of Hyde County Chapter #213, Order of the Eastern Star and a member of James B. White Chapter #199. Surviving are one daughter; Mrs. Malcolm (Joyce) Bobbitt of Henderson; one son, David Eugene Meekins, also of Henderson; 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 5 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Middleburg United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Middleburg Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Malcolm Bobbitt, Middleburg community and at the home of David Meekins. Flowers Funeral Home, Henderson is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Nov. 6, 1990)
MEEKINS, Doris Gibbs
ENGELHARD - Doris Gibbs MEEKINS, 72, of North Lake Road, died Monday, July 24 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County, December 10, 1927, she was the daugher of the late Fred B. and Nancy Gibbs. She was the widow of Hilton Linwood Meekins, Sr. who died in 1964. Surviving are a son, H.L. Meekins of Washington; a daughter, Avis M. Mecolick of Seven Springs and Engelhard; two brothers: Robert Ray Gibbs of Engelhard and Stewart Edward Gibbs of Fairfield; two sisters: Alma Gertrude Gibbs of Engelhard and Christine G. Williams of Swan Quarter; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Meekins was preceded in death by a daughter, Karla M. Mooney; a grandson, Timothy Levi Meekins; brothers: Joseph Arden Gibbs and Henry Bryan Gibbs; and a sister, Olive Gibbs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gibbs Family Cemetery near the home. Steve Bryan will officiate. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, July 27, 2000; pg. 10A)
MEEKINS, SR., Gordon Wendell
Captain Gordon Wendell Meekins, 87, of 85 Lazy Lane, Engelhard, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his residence. Born in Elizabeth City, August 18, 1928, he was the son of the late Maynard Faire and Lillie Wise Meekins. He was married to the former Sarah Sears who survives. Gordon was a member of the Engelhard Christian Church and he was known for his love to sit down with friends and family to share and hear fishing stories. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 18, 2018 at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Scott Sukeforth will officiate. In addition to his wife surviving are two sons, Dell Meekins and wife Karen of Engelhard, Michael Meekins and wife Beverly of Engelhard; two daughters, Susie M. Newman and husband Tommy of Swan Quarter and Nancy M. Lewis and husband Randy of Ladson, SC; a stepson Flave Spencer and wife Pat of Fairfield; two step-daughters Martha Ross and husband Lester of Swan Quarter and Ann Spencer of Fairfield; eight grandchildren, Eddie Newman, Dell Newman, Richard Newman, Mike Meekins, Tres Meekins, Charity Cooke, Mason McGowan and Stormie McGowan; five step-grandchildren, Heather Driver, David Swindell, Celeste Lewis, Callie Carawan and Megan Spencer; sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and his loyal companion Sam. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Nancy Cuthrell Meekins and following her death was married to Barbara Weston Meekins who also preceded him in death, and a brother Lloyd Meekins. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter and other times at his residence. (Bryan Funeral Home)
MEEKINS, Nancy Cuthrell
ENGELHARD - Nancy Cuthrell MEEKINS, 64, of Engelhard died Friday in Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A native of Hyde County, she was born in Middletown, the daughter of the late Columbus and Ethel Pugh Cuthrell. She was a member of the Assemblies of God Church in Engelhard. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery near Swan Quarter. Steve Bryan, lay speaker, and Rev. Wayne Campbell, will officiate. Surviving are her husband, Gordon W. Meekins; two sons: Dell Meekins and Michael Meekins, both of Engelhard; two daughters: Mrs. Susie M. Newman of Swan Quarter and Nancy Jane Meekins of the home; three sisters: Mrs. Ruby Mann of Washington, Mrs. Mable Butler of Wilmington and Mrs. Helen Spencer of Engelhard; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A sister, Ethel Lou Litchfield, and a brother, Linwood Cuthrell, have died earlier. The family will receive friends at the home in Engelhard. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, September 22, 1991)
MEEKINS, SR., Ralph Simpson
WANCHESE - Ralph Simpson MEEKINS, SR., 75, of Wanchese, died Jan. 1, in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital. A native of Colington, he was the son of the late Ulysses and Lillie Midgett Meekins. He was the husband of Texie Tillett Meekins of the home. He was a commercial fisherman and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lillie M. Rowland of Swan Quarter; two sons: R.S. Meekins, Jr. of Wanchese, and Ronald E. Meekins of Manteo; one sister, Ollie Swain of Plymouth; one brother, Harry Meekins of Manteo; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were to be held at the Bethany United Methodist Church on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 11:00 a.m. by the Rev. Richard Lewis and the Rev. Johnny Chase with burial to follow in the Tillett family cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home in Wanchese. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, January 5, 1992)
MEEKINS, S. Warren
NORFOLK - S. Warren MEEKINS of the 2500 block of Jasper Court, a toolroom mechanic, died Aug. 22, 1991, in his home. Mr. Meekins was born in Dare County, N.C. He had retired from the Naval Air Station. He was a member of Miles Memorial United Methodist Church; Mattamuskeet Masonic Lodge 328, A.F. & A.M. of Engelhard, N.C.; Royal Arch Chapter 17; Commandery 25, Washington, N.C.; and Sudan Shrine Temple, New Bern, N.C. He was a past patron of the Berkley Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and held several state level positions with the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Inez P. Meekins; two sons, Melvin C. Meekins of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Samuel Meekins Jr. of Virginia Beach; a sister, Edith Hooper of Manteo; and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Miles Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Daniel K. Ivey. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Friends may join the family from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Inez P. Meekins Scholarship Fund, c/o Berkley Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, or to the American Cancer Society. (Virginian-Pilot - Friday, August 23, 1991; pg. 2D)
MEEKINS, Timothy Levi
WASHINGTON - Timothy Levi MEEKINS, 16, of Rt. #2, died Tuesday, August 8, at Dunk Medical Center in Durham. Born in Belhaven, April 10, 1979, he was the son of Hilton L. and Marie Gibbs Meekins. He attended Bath Elementary School where he graduated this past school year. Surviving are his parents; a sister, Shelly Meekins of Washington; his paternal grandmother, Doris G. Meekins of Engelhard; his maternal grandmother, Vergie Jones of Washington; his paternal great-grandmother, Nancy Gibbs of Engelhard. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Phil Emmert and Steve Bryan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Gibbs family cemetery at Rt. #1, Engelhard. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, August 10, 1995)
